Construction Senior Associate

Job Description

Construction Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate)

Location: Kendal

Salary: 70000 to 95000

Experience: 5 years PQE (construction)

Our client is looking to recruit a Construction Solicitor at Associate/Senior Associate level to join its specialist Construction team in Kendal.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer who wants high-quality work genuine flexibility and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

The team advises across the construction industry supporting a broad client base including contractors developers and consultants.

The role is expected to cover a mix of non-contentious and contentious construction matters depending on your experience and preference.

What Youll Be Doing

Non-contentious work includes:

• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation including building contracts sub-contract terms professional appointments collateral warranties parent company guarantees performance bonds pre-construction services agreements and letters of reliance

• Advising on standard form contracts including JCT and NEC (and others)

• Supporting wider teams on construction elements of commercial property and corporate matters including risk reviews procurement routes and supplier terms

Contentious work includes:

• Advising on disputes including breach of contract loss and expense delay and disruption claims professional negligence and adjudication enforcement

• Supporting matters progressing through formal processes including court proceedings and ADR (for example adjudication arbitration and mediation)

• Risk avoidance risk management and debt recovery support

Typical responsibilities are likely to include:

• Managing a busy and varied caseload with minimal supervision

• Delivering excellent client service and building long-term relationships

• Supporting and supervising junior team members and support staff

• Collaborating effectively with colleagues across other practice areas

• Contributing to team objectives knowledge development and precedent building

• Producing high-quality legal advice and documentation

• Supporting business development activity including writing short updates and thought leadership

• Optional involvement in client training sessions and seminars

What Were Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

• 5 years PQE within a construction department (or equivalent experience)

• Strong technical construction law experience and confidence managing your own caseload

• Excellent organisation attention to detail and ability to prioritise under time pressure

• Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness

• Evidence of business development activity with a track record of building networks

Desirable:

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters

• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Whats On Offer

• Salary of 70000 to 95000 (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working policy and remote working options

• Commitment to a maximum of 1200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror wills

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events

Working Arrangements

• Full-time permanent

• Kendal

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.