Construction Associate – Legal 100, Surrey / Hybrid

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Construction Associate – Legal 100, Surrey / Hybrid

Company

Stonor Recruitment

Job description

£70,000 – £85,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression Framework + Bonus Closing date 23 Aug 2024 Reference SL/BR/43View moreVacancy Type , , , Experience Level , , , Contract Hours Practice Areas , , , , PQE , , ,Save jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Job DetailsOur client is a leading Legal 100 firm with an outstanding reputation for all construction, engineering, and infrastructure matters. Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Construction Associate (or Senior Associate) to join their Chambers-rated team and assist on a broad range of hybrid matters based in their Surrey office.We are looking for team players with experience on the contentious side of adjudication, arbitration and litigation in the TCC as well as the ability to give practical and commercial advice at an early stage where projects are in distress;

• Typical disputes include interim and final payments disputes, professional negligence claims and issues of delay and defective works.

On the non-contentious side, individuals should have experience of leading and advising on transactions, drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary agreements and providing ongoing project advice;

• The team act for employers (corporates and high net worth individuals), construction professionals, contractors and sub-contractors and the successful candidate can look forward to a broad range of quality work across various sectors;
• There are opportunities for career progression as the team continues to grow and all team members are encouraged to develop their own practices and contacts;
• All team members are encouraged to participate in business development and the team regularly host case law updates and workshops for clients and contacts, as well as marketing generally to the industry.
• The successful individual should be interested in and have an understanding of the construction and engineering sector and in turn will be fully supported to develop their own practices and contacts as well as ensuring the continued success and growth of the team and wider firm.
• Candidates should have good inter-personal skills, strong academics and high quality experience – typically with a major City or leading national/regional practice.

Any prior knowledge of JCT form contracts, their amendments and market norms would be beneficial.The team advise on bespoke and complex agreements, procurement and contracting strategies, funding and financing agreements, contract tendering and frameworks and security documentation including advance payment bonds.The clients might include large developers, construction companies, or corporate owner/occupiers. the team has also been instructed by Lloyds market insurers in the defence of claims against construction entities.

• There will be an opportunity to run adjudications and court-based disputes with a high degree of autonomy (with support).
• There will be some opportunities to perform non-contentious construction work i.e. the drafting and negotiation of construction documents.
• Work might involve assisting our real estate colleagues on the construction aspects of development transactions including development obligations, warranties and copyright issues.
• Take responsibility for his/her own cases, and be happy to develop good working relationships with clients;
• Ability to bounce ideas off colleagues, and ask questions
• Carefully analyse information and reach sound decisions;
• Seek to recognise the commercial drivers and react accordingly;
• Recognise issues and problems that may arise and adapt (keeping clients and colleagues informed where necessary); and be able to listen and communicate effectively and succinctly both orally and in writing.

. A number of the construction partners and team members have previously worked in-house for major industry players, and so candidates with backgrounds in private practice or industry are equally of interest.The team have a number of fee-earners and partners highly ranked in the legal directories and the firm are recognised for their collegiate and supportive culture. This position would suit an ambitious individual looking for city quality work with greater flexibility for work-life balance.The Construction team is part of the Real Estate department which currently consists of 7 partners and 22 other lawyers. It is regarded as one of the leading real estate practices in the South East outside London, and is recommended by the leading independent legal directories, ranked in band 1 in the Legal 500 for both construction and commercial property.You can expect to advise employers: construction professionals; contractors and sub-contractors which will bring exposure across a broad range of matters. Business development and marketing activity is encouraged at all levels.A highly competitive financial package is on offer + transparent career progression framework + agile working.To apply, please submit your CV via the link below or contact: ben@stonorlegal.comCompanyStonor Legal are No.1 for legal recruitment across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.We offer a highly consultative, pro-active service pioneered following successful careers in the law and legal search industry.Company info Website Telephone 01844 355 794Share this jobApply for Construction Associate – Legal 100, Surrey / HybridAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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Expected salary

£70000 – 85000 per year

Location

Surrey

Job date

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:58:41 GMT

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