Construction Lawyer (Non-contentious)
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000 per annum
- Closing date
- 7 Jun 2023
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
Top 100 UK Law Firm seeks a non-contentious Construction Lawyer to join their award-winning, top-tier team in Cambridge.
The Firm
With a strong and established foothold in the East Anglia market, operating across corporate, commercial, real estate, agriculture, employment, IT/IP, and the full range of services to the individual, this top 100 UK firm shows no sign of giving up its dominance.
They are known for nurturing local legal talent and have excellent staff retention rates, making them an excellent firm to consider. They have achieved impressive growth rates in recent years due to their modern and progressive approach. They have retained a family feel throughout their regional offices despite their size.
You will find a supportive culture where partners are accessible to all, and a strong leadership team with ambitious plans to continue taking more market share, making now an exciting time to join.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading firm as a Non-Contentious Construction Associate, with exposure to high-quality work and excellent career prospects in Cambridge.
The role will see you working alongside some of the best lawyers in the UK, and closely with the contentious construction team, dealing with the transactional construction matters, together providing the 360 service their clientele have come to expect.
You will advise clients on various projects, including power stations, roads, railways, defence and infrastructure projects, office, retail and residential projects, headquarters and factory premises and retail park developments.
Your responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating the terms of construction documentation, including tenders, letters of intent, main contracts, sub-contracts, consultants' appointments, and collateral warranties, whether standard or project-specific.
You will also be drafting performance bonds, guarantees, and insurance arrangements and focussing on PFI, PPP, BOOT, partnering, and EPC contracts.
Requirements
- You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least two years PQE, and knowledge and experience of practicing construction law
- You will be highly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientated
- You will have a proven track record in business development & a history of strong billings
- You will be confident in managing your own busy caseload of matters, with the ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines
What's on offer?
- Market-leading salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Clear and structured progression paths, including Partnership for those that want it
- A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
- Extensive business development support and training, giving you a chance to develop client relationships from early in your career
This is a fantastic opportunity for a non-contentious Construction Associate to join this Top 100 firm with one of the most prestigious practices in the region.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to 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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