Construction Legal Director | City of London | Leading Legal 500, Chambers & Spears Ranked Law Firm
Are you an experienced Construction lawyer looking to step into a strategic leadership role within one of London’s leading specialist Construction teams? This is an outstanding opportunity to lead on a broad mix of high-quality contentious and non-contentious matters, work alongside recognised Partners on complex projects and play a key role in the continued growth and success of a highly regarded practice.
The Team
The Construction team has experienced sustained growth driven by increasing client demand and advises across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
Led by a Spears ranked Head of Department recognised as a leading specialist in development projects and Building Safety matters, the team comprises highly regarded Partners, Legal Directors, Senior Associates and Associates advising across a broad range of complex construction matters.
The team acts for an established client base including developers, contractors, funders, consultants, investors and other construction professionals. Its expertise covers the full lifecycle of construction projects, advising on procurement strategies, building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees, bonds, project delivery and construction disputes, with Building Safety Act matters forming an increasingly significant part of the practice.
The culture is genuinely collaborative, with senior lawyers working closely together on complex, high-profile matters whilst investing in the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued success and growth of the practice.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction lawyer to join the team as a Legal Director, working across both contentious and non-contentious Construction matters while playing a central role in the leadership and continued development of the practice.
You will advise clients throughout the lifecycle of construction and development projects, leading on complex transactional and contentious matters including the drafting and negotiation of construction documentation, construction disputes, adjudications, litigation, arbitration and other forms of ADR. You will also advise on sophisticated Building Safety Act and remediation matters alongside recognised leaders in this evolving area.
Working closely with the Partners, you will act as a trusted adviser to an impressive client base, taking ownership of significant matters and helping to strengthen and expand existing client relationships. You will work as an integral member of the Construction team while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate and Dispute Resolution practices to deliver seamless, commercially focused advice on complex projects.
As a Legal Director, you will play an important leadership role within the team, supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, delegating work appropriately to support their development while ensuring the efficient delivery of matters. You will contribute actively to business development, support strategic growth initiatives and help shape the continued success of the Construction practice, with a clear opportunity to further strengthen your profile and progress towards Partnership.
Requirements
- Construction solicitor qualified in England & Wales with significant post-qualification experience appropriate for Legal Director level.
- Strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious Construction matters.
- Experience advising on complex development projects and managing sophisticated client relationships.
- Exposure to Building Safety Act matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, effectively delegating work to maximise team development and efficiency.
- Able to work as an integral part of the Construction team while collaborating effectively with colleagues across other practice areas.
- Strong commercial awareness with an aptitude for business development and practice growth.
- A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.
- Comfortable working within the firm’s hybrid working model.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of London’s leading Construction teams, offering exposure to high-value and technically challenging work, an exceptional client base, genuine responsibility from day one and a clear pathway to Partnership within a highly respected City firm.
Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.
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