Senior Associate - Construction 5+ Years PQE

Reference:  Associate
- Construction
- Exeter - 5+ Years PQE

Location:

Exeter Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (with agile hybrid working)
Salary: 70,000 to 90,000 (DOE)
A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high value, non contentious construction work within a dynamic, forward thinking and collaborative Real Estate practice.

The Role You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers across the team, acting for a wide range of public and private sector clients across the construction supply chain. The role is primarily focused on non contentious construction matters, though candidates with the ability and willingness to undertake contentious work are also encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising on and negotiating construction contracts, appointments and ancillary documents

Reviewing and advising on contract terms for employer and client side organisations

Drafting across a range of contract suites including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE, EPCs, O&Ms, bespoke agreements and collateral documents

Supporting high value regional and national development projects across sectors including energy, infrastructure, health, education, commercial and consumer brands

Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and project teams both in person and via Teams Managing a varied and fast paced caseload with support from Partners and Managing Associates Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a lawyer with:

At least 5 years' PQE in Construction and Engineering Strong experience in non contentious construction matters (contentious experience beneficial)
Extensive drafting and negotiation experience across major contract families

Experience acting for funders, employers, contractors and consultants

Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions focused approach

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a busy team Motivation, initiative and a genuine interest in business development

Benefits

The firm offers:

A flexible, friendly and inclusive working environment

Agile working arrangements to support work-life balance

Access to Michelmores Academy, a comprehensive development framework offering workshops, digital learning, mentoring and career progression support

Opportunities to work on high profile, complex national projectsA collaborative culture that values creativity, commercial thinking and personal growth

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
- Senior Consultant Email:
/ The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*