Construction Partner

Overview

In this leadership role, you will spearhead the construction practice within a respected regional law firm backed by a Top 200 network. You’ll shape and grow a high-quality offering across the South Coast, leveraging an established referral network across Real Estate, Planning, Corporate and Commercial teams. You will oversee a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters for developers, housebuilders, investors and occupiers, driving long-term client relationships and opportunities. This is a strategic, entrepreneurial opportunity with clear potential toward equity as you build a standout practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Highly competitive remuneration with tailored package
• Clear route to equity
• Supportive platform for building a practice
• Strong internal referral network
• Autonomy to shape the practice

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties and development documentation
• Supporting major commercial and residential development projects
• Handling construction disputes including defects, payment issues and adjudications
• Developing long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities across the wider firm
• Leading and growing the construction practice with backing from the firm’s referral network

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, ideally with an existing client following or referral network
• Keen to play a strategic role in the growth of a leading regional practice

• Relationship-building
• Commercial awareness
• Strategic leadership
• Drafting and negotiating JCT contracts
• NEC contracts
• Professional appointments and collateral warranties

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