Construction Partner Legal Director

Construction Partner / Legal Director

Location: London

Salary: c.Equity/Partner Profit Share & C-Suite Backing

Are you an accomplished Construction Partner or Senior Director with an established client following seeking the strategic authority autonomy and firm backing to establish and lead a flagship Construction & Engineering practice in London Our client is a dynamic commercially minded national law firm expanding its London footprint and known for doing law differentlyputting authentic client relationships and cross-departmental collaboration at the heart of its business. Expanding its commercial practice across the capital they are seeking an entrepreneurial Construction Partner (8 PQE) with a portable client base to establish and lead a standalone offering serving developers main contractors sub-contractors consultants and employers nationwide.

The Opportunity

In this high-profile equity-track position you will leverage your existing client connections and take lead operational responsibility for establishing and scaling the firms London Construction practice. Supported directly by C-Suite leadership senior partners and a dedicated marketing engine you will deliver comprehensive contentious and non-contentious construction advice. Designed for a commercially sharp practitioner with a proven track record of fee generation who wants to build a practice within a firm genuinely committed to your growth this role offers direct strategic influence a lucrative profit distribution model and full cross-referral backing across real estate corporate and commercial practice groups.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience (PQE) specialising in Construction and Engineering law within a recognised UK or London practice.

• Portable Client Following: Demonstrable track record of fee generation and an established portable client following (developers main contractors specialist sub-contractors funds or consultants) to anchor and scale the London practice (essential).

• Non-Contentious Expertise: Proven track record drafting and negotiating standard-form suites (including JCT NEC FIDIC) bespoke construction contracts professional appointments collateral warranties step-in rights and performance bonds.

• Contentious & Dispute Resolution: Strong capability in managing construction disputes including statutory adjudication mediation international and domestic arbitration and High Court (TCC) litigation.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Strategic capability to advise London and national real estate and finance teams on development agreements funding packages forward-funding structures and plot transactions.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration:base compensation per annum (commensurate with PQE London market standing and portable following) plus attractive Partner profit share / equity distribution options.

• Agile & Hybrid Structure: Modern hybrid working policy based out of Londonbuilt on trust allowing you to choose the environment where you work best.

• Comprehensive Healthcare & Benefits: Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) Cash Plan (Medicash) salary sacrifice pension scheme (NEST) and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) extended to family members.

• Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays your birthday off (increasing with service) and enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies.

• Culture & Perks: Direct C-Suite and Senior Partner access from day one regular CSR events seasonal celebrations referral bonuses free fruit/drinks and regular team lunches.

How to Apply

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