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Senior Legal Counsel

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My client, a global construction contractor, is looking to hire a 4+PQE construction lawyer to join their legal team in London.
The role will report into the Head of Legal and will play a key role within the business. The successful candidate’s focus will be on a mix of contentious/non-contentious construction matters. Work will be of exceptional quality, widely varied and the successful candidate will deal with various high profile, large scale projects.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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- Experience: You will have 4-8 years' post-qualified experience gained within a construction team at a top city law firm.
- In-house experience: Beneficial although not a pre-requisite.
- Work Environment: You will enjoy working autonomously but in a busy and supportive team.


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