Construction Partner
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham
- Salary
- £80000 - £120000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Partner
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
Are you a Construction Lawyer looking to join a firm that we deem to be the most entrepreneurial firm in the UK?
The Firm
They have experienced huge growth in recent years, with the hire of some of the industries most talented and well-respected Lawyers. They have a heritage spanning over 200 years, built on solid foundations, however, what they have achieved in the last ten years is extremely impressive and unheard of. They have the backing of a £Billion fund which has identified the direction and vision of the firm is one of which they have partnered with to excel their growth. You will find a strong management team which has invested in systems which have allowed staff to become streamlined and have several accolades of back office ways of working which proudly place them ahead of firms even ranked in the top 10. Their culture is one of positivity, enthusiasm and focused around the people that work there.
They nurture legal talent and provide a career structure which is based on merit, without the usual confusing application process and box-ticking exercise, there are no glass ceilings here at all, with no earning limits and pointless pay grades which reward on a level of experience rather than taking into account the individual and the value they add to the firm. They house Lawyers who with their infrastructure, bill over £1million with little in the way of Secretarial support. You will find an entrepreneurial culture and set trends, just recently they were approached by two International Top Tier firms who wanted to seek advice on how they manage client payments and cash flow just so efficiently.
The Role
The firm is seeking to hire a new Construction Senior Associate / Partner into their thriving and expanding Cheltenham office.
The Construction department deals with an exceptional quality of work. You will deal with both contentious and non-contentious work making for a more interesting role. The department has a leading reputation Nationally for the quality of work with many Lawyers being ranked as "leaders in their field". The department works across a broad range of industry sectors but with particular focus on education, charities, rural, banking and CleanTech groups. The work will be broad and include; Construction claims and disputes, Outsourcing, Procurement, Contracts, Planning, Regulatory and Strategic land.
You will be at the forefront of a growing department leading the team alongside the other Partners. This would be an ideal step up for a candidate in a top-heavy department seeking a route to Partnership.
You will work within a top-tier department, alongside a highly experienced team.
Requirements:
- You will be a Construction Lawyer with at least 7 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
- This would be an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate looking for a route to Partnership, or a Partner seeking a lateral move to a dynamic, long-established firm based in Cheltenham.
- Experience of managing a team is to advantage, but not essential
- Excellent client care skills are essential
- Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Senior Associate / Partner to join this Top 100 firm in Cheltenham
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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