Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor - 12m FTC

Non Contentious Construction Solicitor (6+ PQE) - 12 month FTC

Location: London (Hybrid)

Top 50 International Law Firm

Full time or 4 days per week considered

Our client, a leading Top 50 international law firm is seeking a Non Contentious Construction Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join its highly respected Construction & Engineering practice on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to work on some of the UK's most high profile development, infrastructure, and engineering projects.

You will join a large, well established team of over 50 construction lawyers, including 13 partners, known for delivering sophisticated advice on major domestic and international projects. The group advises a broad client base, including developers, institutional investors, major corporates, public sector bodies and leading contractors. The team has deep industry knowledge - both legally and technically - and is involved in flagship projects across sectors such as real estate development, housing, logistics, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, life sciences and regeneration.

This position offers the chance to work on complex, high value non contentious construction matters and to play a key role in supporting the firm's clients on large scale, business critical projects.

• Advising on all major forms of construction contract, including JCT, NEC, MF/1 and FIDIC
• Drafting and negotiating development agreements, funding arrangements and agreements for lease
• Leading on major development and infrastructure projects with minimal partner supervision
• Managing client relationships and delivering clear, pragmatic, and commercial advice
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices and practice areas on large, multidisciplinary mandates

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years' PQE
• Strong experience in non contentious construction law, preferably within a recognised construction practice
• Confident advising on major standard form contracts and development documentation
• Proven ability to independently manage complex matters and deadlines
• Strong drafting, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and client handling abilities
• Team focused, proactive and comfortable in a fast moving environment

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