Job Description

The firm is seeking to hire a new Construction Partner (ideally contentious) to join an ever-growing Real Estate team which makes up a large chunk of the business. You will work on a diverse number of sectors for the firm's existing client base including;

• Property Development
• Infrastructure Projects
• Energy
• Oil & Gas
• Aviation
• Retail

The Construction department deals with an exceptional quality of work. You will deal with both mainly contentious but also some aspect of non-contentious work making for a more interesting role. The department has a leading reputation nationally for the quality of work with many Partners being ranked as "Leaders in their field". The department works across a broad range of industry sectors but with a particular focus on property development, infrastructure and strategic land development. 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 well-respected department, alongside a highly experienced team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will be a Construction Lawyer with at least 6 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience) Experience of managing a team is to advantage, but not essential A portable client base of some degree isn't essential, but highly preferred Experience of construction claims, outsourcing, procurement, contracts, planning and strategic land is beneficial Excellent client care skills are essential