Construction Lawyer

CONSTRUCTION LAWYER | LONDON

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer to become part of an internationally recognised practice advising on some of the largest and most complex construction, engineering and infrastructure projects.

Working alongside market-leading lawyers, you will advise an impressive portfolio of developers, institutional investors, contractors, public sector organisations and major corporate occupiers across a wide range of sectors.

You will advise clients throughout the lifecycle of major construction and development projects, providing commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters acting for developers, contractors and investors alike providing exposure to a diverse range of high-value transactions rarely found elsewhere.

Key Responsibilities:

- Advise on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters across complex commercial developments.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on all major forms of construction documentation, including JCT, NEC, MF/1 and FIDIC contracts.
- Provide advice on development agreements, funding agreements and agreements for lease.
- Support clients on high-value real estate, infrastructure and engineering projects.
- Deliver commercially pragmatic legal advice tailored to clients' strategic objectives.
- Manage transactions with an increasing level of autonomy while collaborating with senior lawyers and partners.
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and technical expertise.
- Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile projects.

About You:

- A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years' PQE.
- Experienced in advising on non-contentious construction matters.
- Confident drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC, MF/1 and FIDIC contracts.
- Experienced advising on development and funding agreements.
- Comfortable managing matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
- Commercially minded with strong technical drafting skills.
- An effective negotiator with excellent communication and client management abilities.
- Well organised with strong time management skills.
- Passionate about teamwork, collaboration and developing junior colleagues.

Experience working on major developments, regeneration schemes or infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.