Construction Solicitor

Construction Associate – Leeds

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Construction Senior Associate to join a growing Real Estate and Construction practice within a highly regarded national commercial law firm.

This is a key hire for the Leeds office and offers the chance to play a visible role in the continued expansion of the firm's northern presence.

The Team

The wider Real Estate and Construction group operates across multiple UK offices and advises a broad client base including household names, multinational corporates and high-growth businesses across sectors such as retail, hospitality, leisure, marketing and large-scale commercial and residential development.

The Construction team has a strong reputation for non-contentious work, alongside a steady stream of advisory and dispute-related matters.

The Role

This position will focus predominantly on non-contentious construction matters, with some exposure to contentious work.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating amendments to standard form contracts including JCT, NEC and FIDIC
• Preparing and negotiating collateral warranties, third party rights, performance bonds and parent company guarantees
• Advising on consultant appointments and sub-contracts (both standard industry forms and bespoke documents)
• Supporting real estate colleagues on agreements for lease and licences to alter
• Drafting fit-out contracts, novation agreements, letters of intent and pre-construction services agreements
• Undertaking contract risk reviews for contractors and consultants
• Advising on construction disputes including termination, insolvency, payment issues, extension of time and defects
• Assisting with adjudications and related proceedings
• Drafting and advising on term maintenance agreements

The role offers a mix of standalone construction matters and transactional support work on major developments and occupier projects.

About You

• 4+ years' PQE within a recognised Construction team
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Commercially minded with sound risk awareness
• Confident managing matters and dealing directly with clients
• Proactive and ambitious
• A collaborative team player
• Open to occasional travel between offices

Experience acting for tenants on office relocations or fit-out projects would be advantageous, as would an interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a regional practice.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a nationally recognised practice in growth mode
• High-quality client base and varied sector exposure
• Genuine responsibility and client contact
• Clear scope to contribute to the development of the northern offering

Interested?

Contact George Beard at G2 Legal for more information.

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