Construction Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate)
Location: Kendal
Salary: £70,000 to £95,000
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 You’ll 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 We’re 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
What’s On Offer
* Salary of £70,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid working policy and remote working options
* Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 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
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