Senior Construction Associate Job at Douglas Scott (Greater London)

Senior Construction Associate

A highly regarded West End firm is looking to recruit a Senior Associate (6+ PQE...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

England & Wales qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction
Background at a top-tier real estate or construction law firm
Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
Excellent drafting skills and a collaborative, solutions-led mindset
Interest in mentoring junior team members and contributing to BD initiatives

Job Responsibility

Acting for an exceptional client base in the real estate and private wealth sectors
Advising developers, funds, family offices, HNWIs and institutional investors on construction law
Handling building contracts, professional appointments, warranties and guarantees
Working on complex development and regeneration projects
Leading on high-end residential schemes, commercial offices, and mixed-use developments
Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction documentation
Mentoring juniors and supporting the strategic growth of the practice

What we offer

Work in a highly ranked team at one of the most respected West End firms
Access to a strong pipeline of premium real estate work
Collegiate culture and genuine work/life balance
High levels of client interaction and responsibility

Fulltime

Projects, Development & Construction Senior Associate

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to wor...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least six years' PQE within a respected construction or projects team
strong technical knowledge
collaborative, commercial mindset
experience in housing, education, healthcare, or sustainability sectors would be particularly valuable

Job Responsibility

Drafting and negotiating complex construction and development agreements
advising on procurement strategies, risk allocation, and all major standard form contracts (including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC) as well as bespoke project documentation
mentoring junior lawyers
contributing to business development
playing a key role in the continued growth of this ambitious and expanding practice

What we offer

Hybrid working (typically two core office days per week)
modern and inclusive culture
genuine scope for progression within a forward-thinking environment

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Construction Disputes

The role is focused on contentious construction matters, although there will be ...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

150000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Common law qualified
Extensive disputes experience in the construction/infrastructure sector
Arbitration experience

Job Responsibility

Contentious construction matters
Non-contentious/project work

Fulltime

Construction Senior Associate

The role involves working on high-end contentious construction matters, managing...

Location

United Kingdom , Preston

Salary:

85000.00 - 95000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in contentious construction matters
Ability to manage own caseload with team support
Interest in handling complex cases with a diverse client base
Ambition to develop a client portfolio.

Job Responsibility

Work closely with Partners on high-end contentious construction matters
Manage Junior Associates
Develop and manage a client portfolio.

What we offer

Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection insurance
25 days' holiday (increasing to 32 days through loyalty recognition program)
Option to purchase additional five days' holiday annually
Flexible and agile working environment
Opportunities for community impact through committees.

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Construction Professional Indemnity

Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge, client-focus and ind...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional indemnity construction expertise (~6+ PQE)
Strong relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with experience
The ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience
Change oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Team-oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team

Job Responsibility

The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients. You will share your knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice and support
A workload of professional negligence claims within the construction sector, involving a range of professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and specialist subcontractors
Advising insurers on all aspects of coverage under a construction professional indemnity policy
Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, providing real-time project support
Your own caseload to handle, alongside providing support to our Partners and supervising more junior fee earners on matters which involve a large team of fee earners
A good understanding and experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
Direct engagement with experts and Counsel, directing our work with both

What we offer

Flex Forward policy
genuine flexibility
hybrid working

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Construction Professional Indemnity

Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge, client-focus and ind...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional indemnity construction expertise (~6+ PQE)
Strong relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with experience
The ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience
Change oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Team-oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team

Job Responsibility

The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients. You will share your knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice and support
A workload of professional negligence claims within the construction sector, involving a range of professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and specialist subcontractors
Advising insurers on all aspects of coverage under a construction professional indemnity policy
Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, providing real-time project support
Your own caseload to handle, alongside providing support to our Partners and supervising more junior fee earners on matters which involve a large team of fee earners
A good understanding and experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
Direct engagement with experts and Counsel, directing our work with both

What we offer

Flexible working (Flex Forward scheme)
Genuine flexibility
Hybrid working

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Construction Professional Indemnity

Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge, client-focus and ind...

Location

United Kingdom , Newcastle

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional indemnity construction expertise (~6+ PQE)
Strong relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with experience
The ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience
Change oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Team-oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team

Job Responsibility

The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients. You will share your knowledge of key issues and provide meaningful advice and support
A workload of professional negligence claims within the construction sector, involving a range of professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and specialist subcontractors
Advising insurers on all aspects of coverage under a construction professional indemnity policy
Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, providing real-time project support
Your own caseload to handle, alongside providing support to our Partners and supervising more junior fee earners on matters which involve a large team of fee earners
A good understanding and experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
Direct engagement with experts and Counsel, directing our work with both

What we offer

Flex Forward policy
genuine flexibility
hybrid working

Fulltime

Senior Associate - Construction Professional Indemnity

Are you looking for a role offering intellectual challenge, client-focus and ind...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional indemnity construction expertise (~6+ PQE)
Strong relationship and client handling skills, commensurate with experience
The ability to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues
A good level of self-sufficiency, managing a caseload commensurate with experience
Change oriented, with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Team-oriented and collegiate, with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team
A willingness to work hard as part of a highly ambitious and driven team

Job Responsibility

The opportunity to interact on a regular basis with clients
A workload of professional negligence claims within the construction sector, involving a range of professionals such as architects, engineers, design & build contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers, and specialist subcontractors
Advising insurers on all aspects of coverage under a construction professional indemnity policy
Responsibility for conducting both pre-action and litigated matters, providing real-time project support
Your own caseload to handle, alongside providing support to our Partners and supervising more junior fee earners on matters which involve a large team of fee earners
A good understanding and experience of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
Direct engagement with experts and Counsel, directing our work with both

What we offer

Flexible working
Hybrid working

Fulltime

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