Construction Lawyer

We are currently working with a Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading that is looking for a talented Construction Lawyer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Construction law professional to join a dynamic and supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on legal issues and taking instructions.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Attending meetings and negotiating with opposing parties.

• Ensuring governance processes are followed in construction matters.

• Handling delay claims and construction contract disputes.

• Monitoring and improving client contracts, processes, and training.

• Managing a caseload and supporting team members.

• Identifying improvements to internal processes.

• Keeping updated on legal, regulatory, and industry changes.

• Providing legal training to client teams.

• Recording time, meeting KPIs, and gathering client feedback.

The successful candidate:

• 3 + years PQE in construction law.
• A knowledge and understanding of drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, construction contract disputes & dispute resolution, joint ventures, framework agreements, and governance advice, etc.
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving.
• Ability to work alone and confidently take ownership of tasks.
• Eagerness to build expertise in new areas of law or technical understanding.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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