Construction Partner

Overview

As a Construction Partner or Legal Director, you will lead, grow and shape a regional construction practice within a Top 200 firm. You will leverage an established referral network to develop work across real estate, planning and commercial teams. You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters for developers, developers, investors, contractors and occupiers, driving long-term client relationships and new opportunities. This is a rare leadership role with autonomy to build your own practice backed by a supportive platform and flexible working. You will shape the future of the firm’s construction offering on the South Coast.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Highly competitive remuneration with tailored package
• Clear route to equity for lawyers
• Strong internal referral network and collaborative culture
• Platform to build something significant

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate JCT, NEC, and bespoke construction contracts
• Advise on professional appointments, collateral warranties and development documentation
• Support major commercial and residential development projects
• Handle construction disputes including defects, payment issues and adjudications
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify cross-firm opportunities

Key requirements

• Construction Solicitor with significant post-qualification experience
• Existing Partner, Legal Director or ambitious Senior Associate ready to step up
• Strong experience across contentious, non-contentious or mixed construction work
• Commercially minded with excellent relationship-building skills
• Business development focused with an existing client following or referral network
• Keen to play a strategic role in growth of a leading regional practice

• relationship-building
• commercial mindset
• business development focus
• Drafting and negotiating JCT contracts
• Negotiating NEC contracts
• Advising on professional appointments and collateral warranties

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