Projects, Development and Construction Lawyer - Lipson Lloyd Jones
THE FIRM
A leading UK and international law firm.
THE ROLE
In the firm's specialist team which provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry.
Clients include private and public institutions, property owners and investors, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.
The team is involved with projects from the outset and works with clients to shape their procurement and contracting strategies.
Agreements they help to prepare can be based upon standard form contracts or on bespoke agreements, tailored to meet any project's requirements.
They vary from project specific EPC and EPCM contracts to multi-party and partnering working arrangements, and encompass NEC and traditional JCT contracts.
The team also has extensive experience of advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing the failure of construction projects.
Much of the focus is in the UK but they also advise on a range of international projects across many jurisdictions and work with our network of trusted international law firms and consultants where appropriate.
THE CANDIDATE
The construction team seeks a lawyer 1-4pqe with previous experience of working within a construction team or housing practice.
You will mainly have experience of non-contentious construction law, std form construction contracts and some experience of commercial and/or housing development work.
A good working knowledge of the various std form contracts and appointments, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms, their standard amendments and market norms is ideal, as is a willingness to take on more bespoke, complex agreements, large scale due diligence exercises and/or typical development arrangements with appropriate supervision.
There will be opportunities to develop know how and to become involved with BD.
This firm prioritises Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and it is at the heart of everything they do.
They actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds.
They are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.