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Construction Solicitor
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Solicitor | non contentious construction | 1 - 6 PQE
Salary: DOE & PQE circa up to £80K
Hours: Full time
Location: Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firms needs.
Job Reference: CWS453
A top-tier UK law firm with offices across the Southeast and a strong presence in London, renowned for advising mid-market clients across diverse sectors. Their specialist construction team handles large-scale, multi-million-pound infrastructure, transport, commercial and residential projects. As part of the firm's leading commercial real estate practice, they provide expert non-contentious construction advice to public and private clients, including developers, funders, hotel owners and public bodies. The team is also recognised for delivering training and producing construction law materials for clients and industry groups.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Join a specialist construction team working alongside an experienced partner with expertise in non-contentious construction law, focusing on hotel, commercial property and infrastructure sectors.
* Handle all aspects of construction procurement, professional appointments, warranties, bonds, insurance and due diligence on complex transactions including development agreements, funding, sale and leaseback and forward funding arrangements.
* Gain exposure to prestigious, high-profile projects with national and regional reach.
* Draft, review and negotiate bespoke construction contracts and related documentation.
* Advise a broad range of clients, including developers, funders, public bodies, contractors and consultants.
* Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, finance and regulatory teams on multidisciplinary transactions.
* Support due diligence and construction audits for major development projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum 1 year PQE with a focus on non-contentious construction law; experience in infrastructure and transport projects desirable
* Strong technical knowledge of construction procurement methods and standard contract
* Experience advising on construction aspects of commercial property, infrastructure and hotel projects
* Ability to engage effectively with diverse client groups across public and private sectors
* Enthusiasm for growing within a specialist construction team
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent IT skills
IN RETURN:
* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
* Endless professional and personal development
* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
* Private health
* Life assurance
* Discounted retail, health and professional services
* Many more
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