Senior Associate - Projects & Construction
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, our global footprint is enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw to facilitate multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Who we are
Construction is central to our business. Our award-winning construction practice is one of the leaders in the construction legal field; comfortable acting on landmark national infrastructure projects or complex regeneration deals, with work across the globe depending on client activity.
Our national offering is a life span service for all contentious and non-contentious construction/engineering matters, from initial structuring, procurement advice, setting up contracts, appointments, joint ventures and development agreements with backup specialists in employment, energy, property and tax. Our contentious work includes active project management assistance to troubleshoot problems before disputes arise; and resolving disputes through adjudication, litigation, arbitration or ADR when necessary.
We are integrated with our colleagues in real estate, tax, planning, procurement and energy and sustainability. The team combines legal excellence, commercial acumen and a strong track record, with many team members ranked as experts by Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
Where you'll work
Our specialist construction lawyers in Birmingham provide top quality advice to a diverse client base across non-contentious and contentious matters. We work with developers, contractors, Registered Providers and public sector bodies, coordinating with our UK offices to meet client needs. We are committed to our region and contribute to some of the Midlands and national projects. We are looking for high-quality construction lawyers who have a passion for and pride in their local region and want to be part of our continued success story both nationally and locally.
You can expect to be involved in non-contentious construction work, including risk management advice on contracts, and collaboration with procurement colleagues on project procurement. Examples of recent Birmingham team work include:
* Acting for national PLC housebuilders on procurement and development of major housing projects and associated infrastructure
* Assisting with façade fire safety issues in high-rise buildings and procurement of remedial works
* Advising developers and contractors driving local change and development in the Midlands
* Advising public sector clients on large-scale decarbonisation projects in collaboration with our Energy team
What you'll be doing
* Advising clients including regional and national contractors and developers, local and central government departments, and registered providers in commercial, private and public sectors
* Providing construction-related procurement advice to public sector clients
* Advising on all aspects of development through design and construction
* Advising on asset management contracts and maintenance contracts
* Advising on decarbonisation projects including SHDF and HUG funded schemes
* Advising on infrastructure projects
* Advising a wide range of publicly funded housing organisations on development schemes and asset management arrangements
* Providing construction due diligence support to the real estate, corporate and banking teams on acquisitions and disposals
* Building and maintaining effective client relationships
* Active participation in marketing initiatives
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Senior Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:
* Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' experience in construction
* Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate
* Excellent technical skills and strong client focus and service delivery
* Drive, enthusiasm and credibility
* Methodical, disciplined and organised approach
* A strong team player and excellent academic record
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role will be considered irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, including verification of personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and, where appropriate, credit and criminal checks.
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