Senior Construction Lawyer

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project. This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders.

You'll need to be hands on, motivated, self sufficient and able to take ownership of workstreams. The team needs someone who can get into the detail, manage a high volume of work and work well in a project led environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate construction and remediation related documentation
• Advise on JCT, NEC contracts, consultant appointments and contractor documentation
• Work closely with legal, technical and project teams to review, execute and manage documentation to maintain deadlines
• Help manage legal interactions across owners, residents, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements to support faster delivery

Required experience:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• A minimum of 8+ years' PQE
• Strong construction law experience gained either in Private Practice or In house
• Experience with JCT, NEC contracts and consultant appointments
• Background in development, real estate, construction or infrastructure projects
• Confident working independently and at pace
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Practical, hands on approach

Office working:

Hybrid working, with four days per week onsite in North London

Start date:

ASAP, with early July preferred. Candidates on up to two months' notice will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package:

Competitive day rate or FTC equivalent. They will consider candidates on both a day rate consultancy or fixed term contract basis. The expected duration is 12 to 24 months.

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