About the team
The Freeths national Construction & Engineering team cover all aspects of the built environment and process plant from infrastructure to commercial and residential buildings offices retail logistics and production facilities. We are a team of 28 construction and engineering law specialists who cover both the front end of projects drafting and negotiating the documents and dealing with disputes which can arise on construction projects whether via negotiation and settlement or more formal dispute resolution procedure.
The national team is led by Chris Holwell who is ranked as a Leading Partner for Construction in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) and is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition).
Our clients are some of the best-known names in the construction & engineering industry and we have an excellent reputation across the UK. We act for public and private sector employers contractors funds consultants and sub-contractors.
About the role
The team are in expansion mode and are interested in speaking with Non-contentious Construction lawyers who can be based from any of our 13 offices however in particular our Bristol Birmingham Nottingham Sheffield Leeds London and Manchester offices.
The team are involved in drafting and amending building & engineering contracts including all versions of the JCT suite of contracts NEC and institutional forms of contract and MF/1 forms of Contracts. They also advise on the drafting and amendments of consultants appointments (industry standard and bespoke) warranties bonds guarantees development & funding agreements agreement for leases novation agreements and ancillary project documentation.
Applications are invited from lawyers who have trained and qualified with a recognised construction team and have experience of non-contentious construction work or a mix of contentious and advisory work. Ideally you will be between 2-10 years PQE however we encourage applications whatever your PQE or experience and whatever your location as the team are very much in growth mode.
Key Responsibilities
To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care.
Competent financial management and commercial awareness including accurate time recording billing achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP.
To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business.
To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise.
To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills.
To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards
To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Your skills and qualifications
Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question.
To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client.
A proven track record of competent financial management ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills.
Good IT skills experience and confidence with using case management systems electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages.
To be a self-starting friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firms values.
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Employment Type : Full Time
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