Construction/Development Solicitor

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FULL-TIME/PERMANENT

We are looking for an experienced Construction/Development Solicitor to provide expert legal guidance across construction and development matters.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice on construction and development matters, working with external solicitors as needed.
• Ensuring sound governance in documentation, negotiation, and retention.
• Streamlining processes to mitigate risks and reduce external legal costs.
• Advising on long-term partnerships and assist with contract variations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction documents (JCT contracts, warranties, consultant appointments, etc.).
• Supporting on property defects, environmental issues, and contractor insolvencies.
• Advising on Building Safety Act compliance for current and future housing stock.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years PQE in Construction & Development Law.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards, Defective Premises legislation, and the Building Safety Act.
• Experience with JCT contracts, warranties, NHBC, and structural defect issues.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Providing legal advice on construction and development matters, working with external solicitors as needed.
• Ensuring sound governance in documentation, negotiation, and retention.
• Streamlining processes to mitigate risks and reduce external legal costs.
• Advising on long-term partnerships and assist with contract variations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction documents (JCT contracts, warranties, consultant appointments, etc.).
• Supporting on property defects, environmental issues, and contractor insolvencies.
• Advising on Building Safety Act compliance for current and future housing stock