This is a fantastic opportunity for a Professional Support Lawyer experienced in Construction . The firm has a solid public sector focus and is involved in iconic projects of national significance. In this role, you will find a real opportunity to enjoy your work within a prestigious firm in the City of London.

The Firm

This Legal 500 ranked firm was established over 200 years ago, with one of the best reputations nationally for public sector work.

Recently firm has grown significantly, doubling in size over the last five years. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and are top tier across a number of practice areas. You will find a progressive, dynamic, professional, and forward-thinking culture.

The firm deals with heavyweight projects and transactions on par with much large City practices. Where they differ from City firms is in their culture. You will find a friendly and encouraging team of top-quality lawyers. The offering is designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Giving you the freedom to manage your day, they have a flexi time policy with core working hours of 10.00 - 16.00).

Hybrid working / Flexible working (for example, part time and home working) comes as standard.

The Role

The firm is recruiting for a Professional Support Lawyer 5 years PQE to join the Construction team in their City of London office.

The Construction team advise on all standard construction contracts such as JCT, NEC, PPC etc. The department also has extensive experience in Construction disputes, from complex work such as claims worth hundreds of millions to simple enforcement proceedings.

The firm works with a national and varied client base of local authorities, NHS trusts and educational institutions.
You will be responsible for supporting fee earners in the team, notifying them of changes in the law and assisting them strengthen their technical skills.

You will play key role, managing and sharing the departments knowledge resources and answering any queries from the team. The role also involves providing training to both fee earners and clients and providing information and resources that can be used to assist business development.

Requirements

• You will be an England and Wales Solicitor 5 years PQE
• Technically strong and up-to-date with Construction law
• Experience with the public sector is advantageous

Benefits

• Salary is negotiable between £80,000-£90,000 depending on experience
• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days leave per annum
• Flexible working (core hours 10am - 4pm)
• Hybrid working (home working 3-4 days a week)
• Private Pension and Medical Insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Professional Support Lawyer with a firm headquartered in the City of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.