Our Legal 200 recognised client is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their established Real Estate department. This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious firm and showcase your expertise in construction law. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including both non-contentious and contentious construction matters, and advise clients across various sectors, including developers, funders, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude with a keenness to learn and develop core practice skills, problem-solving abilities, and sound legal knowledge. You will have excellent drafting skills, be a hard-working team player who fits into a friendly, fast-growing team, and have an eye for detail. Commercial and financial awareness, alongside the ability to take responsibility for your professional development, are essential. Strong communication skills, excellent academics, and a desire for career progression are also important. Additionally, interpersonal and marketing skills, negotiation and organisational abilities, and the capacity to work independently in due course will be key to your success.The Firm:Award-winning, multi-accredited and ranked in the Legal 200 and 500, our client is well-known as a fantastic firm to work for and with. Investing in internal talent and giving back to their communities, they have built an enviable reputation amongst peers and clients alike. Attracting clients and lawyers in all sectors, they provide commercially viable advice and support continued development and progression throughout their team.What will be expected from you?

Solicitor within a minimum 1 years PQE handling Construction matters
Manage a caseload mainly focused on non-contentious construction law
Draft and negotiate standard form and bespoke building contracts, sub-contracts, and consultant appointments
Oversee construction documents related to development schemes, including collateral warranties, third-party rights schedules, assignments, and novation agreements
Advise on legal issues arising during the construction process, such as delays, extensions of time, loss and expense claims, liquidated damages, and defective work
Carry out contentious work as needed; experience in both non-contentious and contentious matters is essential
Advise clients from various sectors including shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, retail units, and other commercial premises
Work with a diverse client base, including main contractors, sub-contractors, developers, and investor occupiers

What is on offer in return?In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer many impressive incentives no include 24 days holiday, Non-Contractual leave (3 days over Christmas), Private Health, Benefits Hub, Mobile phone, and many other great benefitsPLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/madeFor more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36994

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