Construction Partner

Join a Leading Legal 500 Firm with a strong foothold and expertise in Asia-Pacific Markets

This highly-regarded Legal 500 firm is known for its deep expertise in the Asia-Pacific region and has cultivated a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. With a growing team of 40 professionals, this British full-service law firm is strategically located in the heart of the City of London.

The firm's core focus is on supporting international companies operating in the UK, from fast-growing start-ups to large global organisations. They have particular strengths in advising the UK operations of corporates headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Their multilingual teams of lawyers and consultants are well-versed in navigating the typical business and cultural challenges faced by these clients, ensuring tailored and effective solutions.

The firm is proud to count over 50 Fortune Global 500 companies among its clients, including renowned names such as Bank of China and Samsung. They are also listed in the UK government's designated UK Investment Support Directory, which connects international investors with UK-based professional service providers, helping global businesses set up operations in the UK. This designation underscores the firm's commitment to providing world-class support for international investors.

With a client base that includes 10% of Fortune 500 companies and over 600 corporate clients from a range of industries, the firm offers a diverse and engaging caseload. Their commitment to providing first-class service, combined with a transparent fee structure, has fuelled rapid growth in recent years.

The firm's entrepreneurial approach is driven by a strong leadership team that shares a unified vision for continued growth in the Asia-Pacific market. This is complemented by an outstanding in-house business development team, ensuring partners have the resources needed to win and manage high-calibre work. The firm's steady year-on-year growth and the high-quality work they consistently secure speaks volumes about their future potential. They also have plans to further expand their headcount in line with new client wins.

If you're looking for a firm with a proven track record, deep international expertise, and an exciting future, this is the perfect opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious team.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a Construction Partner to join their City of London office.

• You will come into the firms construction department which currently consists of a team of 2, you will work closely with the real estate department which is sizeable and is continuing to grow.
• This is an exciting role which will allow you the autonomy to grow and shape the firms construction department, both under and around you - you will have the full backing and support of the wider partnership, as well as access to their talented marketing and business development departments.
• You will deal with a wide spectrum of companies across different sectors of varying sizes, from FTSE 500, National companies, to SMEs, the variety will make for an interesting caseload.
• You will deal with a caseload that consists of; contract drafting and negotiation on construction contracts, as well as sub contracts and consultancy agreements, advise on standard forms of contracts such as JCT, NEC, FIDIC, or bespoke contracts tailored to specific projects, you will also advise on risk allocation, delays, variations, liquidated damages, and force majeure. There will also be work involving risk management and compliance.

Requirements

• You will be a Construction Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE (there is no upper limit to the amount of experience)
• The firm are busy both in contentious and non contentious and so are open to candidates from either side
• You should have experience of developing and introducing new business.
• You will have a track record in developing new business
• You should ideally have experience of dealing with international clients, although this isn't essential.
• Salary is negotiable depending on your background and level of experience.

Apply now or call for a confidential conversation in regards to this excellent opportunity for a Construction Partner to join this internationally focussed firm.