Head of Construction - Build a practice - Flexible working

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow a dedicated construction practice within a London law firm undergoing growth. You will leverage the firm’s strong real estate offering to build a standalone construction group with both non-contentious and contentious capabilities. You’ll work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and support cross-functional teams on real estate development projects. The opportunity focuses on developing client relationships, expanding the practice, and shaping the firm’s construction capabilities. This role offers flexible working and a clear path to partnership for a capable leader who can scale a practice.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• excellent work/life balance
• partnership opportunity
• growth environment

Responsibilities

• Handle non-contentious construction matters, including JCT and NEC contracts, collateral warranties, and professional appointments
• Support the real estate team on construction aspects of commercial and residential developments
• Manage contentious construction work such as litigation, adjudication, and arbitration
• Build out a dedicated construction practice leveraging the firm’s client base and growth strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated real estate and construction solutions

Key requirements

• 9+ PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor
• UK construction law experience from a UK law firm (primarily non-contentious with contentious expertise desirable)
• Entrepreneurial outlook and track record or potential to develop a practice
• ambitious senior associate/director seeking partnership or existing partner

• entrepreneurial mindset
• collaborative approach
• business development orientation
• JCT contracts
• NEC contracts
• collateral warranties

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