Construction Partner - Contentious or Non-Con Background

Overview

In this Construction Partner role, you will lead and shape the firm’s construction practice from Oxford, guiding strategy and client delivery. You’ll manage a diverse client base across the region, drive business development, and collaborate across practices to raise the department’s profile. You will mentor junior lawyers and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture. The role blends contentious and/or non-contentious construction work with growth-focused leadership and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction practice and set strategic direction
• Engage directly with clients and oversee a range of construction instructions
• Drive exceptional service delivery and quality across matters
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development and culture
• Lead business development efforts and expand client portfolios
• Contribute to cross-practice collaboration and cross-selling opportunities
• Organize and participate in seminars and networking events to raise department profile
• Collaborate with firm-wide teams to align with growth strategies
• Represent the department in internal strategy discussions and client-facing initiatives

Key requirements

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in construction law
• Proven ability to build and manage client portfolios
• Strong understanding of the legal and commercial landscape in the Oxfordshire/South East region
• Experience leading or co-leading a construction practice or department
• Ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Experience with business development and client relationship management

• collaboration
• leadership
• client relationship management
• construction law (contentious and non-contentious)
• business development
• cross-practice collaboration

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