Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project.

About the Role:

This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders.

You'll need to be hands-on, motivated, self-sufficient and able to take ownership of workstreams. The team needs someone who can get into the detail, manage a high volume of work and work well in a project-led environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate construction and remediation-related documentation
• Advise on JCT, NEC contracts, consultant appointments and contractor documentation
• Work closely with legal, technical and project teams to review, execute and manage documentation to maintain deadlines
• Help manage legal interactions across owners, residents, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements to support faster delivery

Required experience:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• A minimum of 8+ years' PQE
• Strong construction law experience gained either in Private Practice or In-house
• Experience with JCT, NEC contracts and consultant appointments
• Background in development, real estate, construction or infrastructure projects
• Confident working independently and at pace
• Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Practical, hands-on approach

Office working:

Hybrid working, with four days per week onsite in North London

Start date:

ASAP, with early July preferred. Candidates on up to two months' notice will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package:

Competitive day rate or FTC equivalent

They will consider candidates on both a day-rate consultancy or fixed-term contract basis. The expected duration is 12 to 24 months.

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