Job Opportunity
Lester Aldridge has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Associate / Senior Associate to join our Construction & Engineering team.
At Lester Aldridge, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation, with a mission to provide practical and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to clients’ needs. We are dedicated to empowering our people, nurturing talent, and supporting your professional growth, making us a dynamic workplace where you can thrive.
Team
Our Construction & Engineering team sits within the wider Real Estate & Development group, predominantly based in Southampton but closely working with colleagues in Bournemouth and London. We provide contentious and non‑contentious legal advice to a wide range of clients across the sector, including national developers, funders, landlords, management companies, contractors, consultants, and high net worth individuals on a variety of construction projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a member of the team you will:
* Advise clients through all stages of development, from planning and procurement to practical completion and dispute avoidance.
* Draught and negotiate building contracts, consultants’ appointments, collateral warranties, third‑party rights and bonds.
* Provide ongoing project advice and support, leveraging the knowledge lawyer and paralegal resources available.
Project Types
* Commercial and residential developments
* Public sector works
* Mixed‑use, office, industrial, hotel, retail and leisure developments
* Care and retirement living projects
* Offshore wind farm constructions
* Marina and port‑related developments
Benefits
* Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension scheme
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our Southampton or Bournemouth office
* Competitive salary with performance‑based opportunities for career development
* Autonomy and support in handling and developing your own case load independently, with team support
* Hands‑on client‑facing experience working closely with interesting clients and colleagues
* A welcoming, supportive team focused on developing your skills and introducing you to the wider firm and industry events
* A real opportunity to carve a niche within this dynamic, exciting specialism of a respected Real Estate team
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