Average Construction Lawyer salary in the UK

Your new firmOur leading international client are top of their game in the Construction and Projects sectors, dominating the directory ratings and handling major instructions for national and international clients.Having won a series of significant new instructions, they are now in strategic growth mode and looking to recruit a recently qualified Non-Contentious Construction Associate to join their Bristol team.Your new roleHandling large scale international construction and engineering projects for a fantastic roster of clients, this team can boast of working on high-profile cross-border developments.The team have expertise in a range of sectors including transport, renewables, real estate development and banking, supporting clients including construction consultants, contractors, sponsors, corporate occupiers, developers, investors and public-sector bodies.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an accomplished recently qualified Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer and be working for a respected City or national firm with a recognised construction practice.With a board and varied construction background, you will be used to advising clients across a number of types of Construction Projects, though experience in PFI/ PPP Projects, Energy / Renewables and /or general Development work would be of particular interest.You may already be based in the Southwest, or be London based and looking to move out of the City but retain the quality and profile of work you have enjoyed and continue your career with a market-leading practice.You will be able to evidence a track record of handling major projects yourself and supporting internal teams to deliver significant cross-departmental schemes in a timely manner.What you'll get in returnThis is a standout opportunity to join an ambitious and growing practice that will provide you with an excellent platform to continue your Construction career from. With access to high profile clients and a high value caseload of complex construction matters, this is a fantastic role in the current market.With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.What you need to do nowIf you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this job isn't right for you but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Local Authority, based in the Oxfordshire, which is in need of a Construction Lawyer to join their Commercial Contracts and Procurement team. This role will have a key focus on Construction law. ROLE: Construction Lawyer RATE: £55-£65ph umbrella CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing LOCATION: Oxfordshire - can be done REMOTELY but ideally some office attendance The responsibilities of the Construction Lawyer Handle your own Construction Contracts caseload from start to completion. Also advise on Procurement mattersThe role will have a particular focus on non-contentious Construction contract matters, both JCT and NEC (drafting and negotiating NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts) Oversee the collation and sealing of contracts The Person: A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 3+ years of PQE in Construction LawIdeally someone who has worked directly for a Local Authority previously within a Commercial Contracts teamSomeone with strong non-contentious construction contract experience Benefits to the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role: Flexible hoursWeekly payHybrid/Remote working If this Construction Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, , or via phone at . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a highly-regarded local authority who are seeking a Construction lawyer to join their team on as contract basis. Please find below further details regarding this role.ROLE: Construction LawyerLOCATION: OxfordshireCONTRACT: 6 months with possibility of extensionRATE: £50.00 to £60.00 per hourPlease note that this would require office attendance at least once a month.The Role of the Construction Lawyer To manage a caseload of construction law matters through to completionTo draft NEC/JCT contracts and high-value infrastructure projectsAdvising on the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and dealing with procurements via Framework Agreements The Person A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQEPrevious experience of working within a local authority would be essential The Benefits Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours / part-time considered)Weekly payroll If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.