We're recruiting on behalf of a a leading national law firm on a growth hire for its well-established Construction & Engineering team in Cambridge.
The team advises across the full lifecycle of construction projects for a broad client base of developers, contractors, consultants, manufacturers, funders, research bodies and educational institutions. Senior leadership of the national practice is based in the Cambridge office, so you'd be learning directly from some of the firm's most experienced construction specialists.
The role
You'll get a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work. Depending on your experience, this could include:
- Construction agreements and professional appointments
- Standard-form and bespoke construction contracts
- Construction and engineering disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation and negotiated settlements
- Public procurement and related commercial issues
- Matters for public and private sector clients across real estate development, education and energy
You'll have proper support and supervision to build strong technical foundations, with meaningful client involvement from an early stage.
What they're looking for
- Qualified in England and Wales with 0-4 years' PQE
- Strong drafting, research and analytical skills
- Commercially minded and focused on great client service
- Clear, confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- Proactive, organised and keen to own your development
- A genuine interest in construction, engineering and the built environment
Construction experience, whether from your training contract or since qualifying, is helpful but not essential. The firm is just as interested in lawyers with strong real estate, commercial or disputes experience who want to specialise.
What's on offer
A genuine growth opportunity with a UK-wide client base, hands-on learning from experienced specialists, and the chance to build your sector profile. Benefits include a bonus scheme, international secondment opportunities, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, gym membership contribution, electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, and a benefits portal.
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