Job Description
THE FIRM
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A leading UK and international law firm.
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THE ROLE
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In the firm's specialist team which provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry.
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Clients include private and public institutions, property owners and investors, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.
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The team is involved with projects from the outset and works with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies.
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Agreements they help to prepare can be based upon standard form contracts or on bespoke agreements, tailored to meet any project's requirements.
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They vary from project specific EPC and EPCM contracts to multi-party and partnering working arrangements, and encompass NEC and traditional JCT contracts.
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The team also has extensive experience of advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing the failure of construction projects.
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Much of the focus is in the UK but they also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants where appropriate.
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THE CANDIDATE
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The construction team seeks a lawyer 7pqe+ with previous experience of working within a construction team or housing practice. The firm is happy to hire on a FTC or permanent basis, and the location can be flexible.
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A good working knowledge of the various standard form contracts and appointments, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms, their standard amendments and market norms is ideal, as is a willingness to take on more bespoke, complex agreements, large scale due diligence exercises and/or typical development arrangements with appropriate supervision.
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Investor and/or housing and accommodation experience would be particularly welcome.
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There will be opportunities to develop know how and to become involved with BD.
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Experience of running matters, organising files and managing a varied workload is a requirement paired with the ability to work well with and supervise and nurture more junior members of the team.
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The role offers significant career progression opportunities for the right candidate, where the sky is the only limit.
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This firm prioritises Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and it is at the heart of everything they do.
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They actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds.
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They are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.
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Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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