International Law Firm
Projects, Development and Construction
Associate 2-4PQE
London
This Firm are one of the most prominent UK and international law firms in the country, providing excellent legal services to a variety of business and individuals. The firm has offices across the country, however, have a growing global network. The firm consists of 140+ partners and more than 800 professionals, with a strong reputation for expertise in sectors such as technology, private wealth, shipping and real estate.
The firm's specialist team provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners and investors, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.
The team's lawyers advise client on the full range of standard from contracts and bespoke agreements. They vary from project specific EPC and EPCM contracts to multi-party and partnering working arrangements and encompass NEC and traditional JCT contracts. They also have extensive experience of advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing the failure of construction projects.
Much of their focus is in the UK but they also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with their network of trusted international law firms and consultants where appropriate.
The Firm are now looking for an Associate to join their Construction team in London. The ideal candidate will be 2-4 years qualified and have previous experience of working within a construction team or housing practice.
The candidate will mainly have experience of non-contentious construction law, standard form construction contracts and some experience of commercial and/or housing development work.
A good working knowledge of the various standard form contracts and appointments, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms, their standard amendments and market norms is ideal, as is a willingness to take on more bespoke, complex agreements, large scale due diligence exercises and/or typical development arrangements with appropriate supervision.
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working on a variety of other Construction opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
