Construction Partner / Manchester, Finchley or Reading
This position offers the autonomy to build and develop a practice with the backing of an established Property and Commercial team, making it ideal for a Partner or ambitious Solicitor.
The Opportunity
- Lead and shape a growing Construction practice.
- Work alongside highly regarded Property and Commercial teams.
- Enjoy genuine autonomy with the support and infrastructure of an established national firm.
- Play a key role in the firm's continued growth while developing your own client base and profile.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the firm's Construction practice, advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of construction contracts, including standard form and bespoke agreements, professional appointments, warranties and security documentation.
- Advise clients through construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
- Work closely with the Property and Commercial teams to provide construction law expertise on development projects and real estate transactions.
- Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand the practice through business development and cross-referrals.