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Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate | 2–6 PQE | London
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Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate | 2–6 PQE | London
Leading London Firm | High-Quality Real Estate Practice | Hybrid Working
Lex Exec is working with a highly regarded London law firm looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate into its Non-Contentious Construction team.
The firm has an outstanding reputation across real estate and private wealth and advises on some of the most sophisticated property matters in the market.
This is a purely non-contentious construction role and would suit a lawyer looking to develop within a specialist team closely integrated with a leading real estate practice.
The Role
You will advise clients across a broad range of development and construction matters, working alongside colleagues across real estate and related practice areas.
The work will include matters involving:
- Building contracts
- Professional appointments
- Collateral warranties
- Development and funding arrangements
- Construction aspects of acquisitions, disposals and financings
- Major development and redevelopment projects
- Negotiation of construction documentation
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The client base includes developers, investors, property owners and other sophisticated real estate clients.
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with non-contentious construction solicitors around 2–6 PQE.
You are likely to have:
- Genuine non-contentious construction experience
- Training and experience gained within a respected construction or real estate practice
- Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Confidence working directly with clients and other professional advisers
- An interest in developing within a collaborative, high-quality London practice
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The firm is particularly interested in candidates coming from strong City, West End, national or other recognised construction practices.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established specialist team with high-quality work, strong internal referral relationships and genuine scope to develop.
The firm offers hybrid working and a competitive London remuneration package.
For a confidential discussion, please apply here, DM me on LinkedIn or contact me at colin@lex-exec.com.
About Lex Exec
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