Senior Solicitor (Construction)

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At Ardmore, we deliver some of London’s most ambitious residential, commercial and hotel projects. We are looking for a Senior Solicitor to join our in-house Legal team, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a broad range of construction and business matters.

This is a great opportunity for a construction solicitor who enjoys working closely with operational and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment and is ready to lead and develop a small team of junior solicitors and paralegals.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will support the business across the full project lifecycle, from contract negotiation through to project delivery, while overseeing and mentoring junior members of the legal team.

What You’ll Be Involved In:

* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction and project-related agreements

* Advising on subcontracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds and guarantees

* Supporting project and commercial teams on live contractual and legal matters

* Working across a range of dispute-related matters, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation

* Supporting the day-to-day management of claims and litigation involving the Group

* Working with internal commercial and project teams to gather evidence, review records and support case preparation

* Liaising with external solicitors, counsel and expert advisers where required

* Advising on issues such as payment, delay, disruption, defects, variations, termination and insolvency

* Helping develop legal processes, templates and internal best practice

* Leading, mentoring and supporting a small team of junior solicitors and paralegals

What We’re Looking For:

You will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with strong construction law experience gained in private practice and/or in-house.

You will also bring:

* Strong experience across construction law, including both contract drafting and project support

* Excellent knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts

* Experience dealing with disputes, claims, litigation or other contentious matters within a construction environment

* Confidence working with external counsel, experts and internal stakeholders

* Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

* A practical, commercially aware and solutions-led approach

* Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior legal staff

Why Join Ardmore?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior in-house role within a leading construction business, where you will help manage legal risk, support project delivery and play a key role in developing the wider legal team

Example of Company Benefits:

* Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme

* Private Medical Cover

* Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!

* Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire

* Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)

* Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.

* Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500

* The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme

* Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

Equal Opportunities

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

Reasonable adjustments

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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