Senior Construction Lawyer

About The Role

Senior Construction Lawyer - Cardiff

We are seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join our thriving team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to work with a dynamic and successful commercial property practice, with a strong focus on development projects. You will be working closely with the wider Real Estate and Construction team providing expert legal advice in a fast-paced, commercially-driven environment. Ideally, we are looking for candidates with experience working with public sector clients.

About the Role:

As a Senior Construction Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice across a wide range of construction matters, including construction contracts, public procurement, dispute resolution, and more. You will work on complex, high-profile development projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients including funders, developers, occupiers, and other key stakeholders in the construction sector.

This is a great opportunity for a Construction Lawyer to take the lead on all Construction work in Wales and grow their career with the backing of a supportive top-tier firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Legal Advice: Provide expert guidance on all construction-related matters, from construction contracts to dispute resolution and public procurement.
• Collaborate: Work closely with our Real Estate partners on development projects, offering strategic insights and legal support.
• Client Relationships: Build and sustain strong, commercially valuable relationships with clients, offering trusted and practical advice.
• Business Development: Act as an ambassador for the Firm, participating in public speaking engagements, publishing articles, and promoting the Firm's expertise.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a role model within the team, ensuring that high standards of service and professionalism are consistently met. Support junior lawyers and help manage the team's overall success.
• Billing and Targets: Take responsibility for your own billing targets while supporting the wider team in achieving annual billing goals.

About You:

We are looking for a Senior Construction Lawyer with the following qualifications and skills:

• Minimum PQE of 5 years in construction law, ideally with experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong technical expertise in construction law, with the ability to navigate complex legal issues within the commercial property and development sectors.
• Experience working with public sector clients on construction projects and public procurement matters.
• Experience working with a successful commercial property practice, particularly in development work.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Proven track record of managing billing targets and delivering results.
• Commitment to maintaining high professional standards and ensuring client service excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside two highly experienced Real Estate Finance, Commercial Property and a successful, well-established construction team.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and development, with the ability to shape your career within a top-tier firm.
• Dynamic Work: Engage with exciting and high-value development projects that will challenge and develop your expertise.
• Location: Cardiff offers a great work-life balance, with easy access to both city amenities and surrounding natural beauty.

If you are a senior construction lawyer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a highly successful commercial property practice, we would love to hear from you.