Construction Legal Director (Non contentious)

Job Description

Salary: £90000 - £115000 per annum

Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham
Firm: International Law Firm
Position: Legal Director
PQE: 8+ years’ PQE

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director to join its highly regarded Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction lawyer with an established profile in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a sophisticated international practice.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in non-contentious construction, advising developers, contractors, funders and other key stakeholders on a broad range of construction matters. You will be comfortable handling complex projects and negotiating construction documentation, while also playing an active role in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Local market knowledge and an established Birmingham network are essential. The firm is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have a strong understanding of the regional construction market and an existing client following or demonstrable ability to develop one.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and the wider construction team, advising on matters including:

Major development and regeneration projects;
Building contracts and appointments;
JCT and NEC documentation;
Development agreements and funding arrangements;
Construction aspects of corporate transactions and real estate projects;
Procurement and project structuring;
Contractor and consultant appointments; and
General non-contentious construction advice.

There will be significant opportunity to become a key senior figure within the Birmingham office, working with a high-quality client base and supporting the continued growth of the firm's construction offering across the Midlands.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in non-contentious construction;
Have a strong technical knowledge of construction law and documentation;
Have an established reputation and network within the Birmingham/Midlands market;
Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and excellent client management skills;
Be confident in developing existing relationships and winning new work;
Have experience working on complex, high-value projects; and
Be looking for a senior role with genuine scope for further progression.

This is a role for someone who wants to be visible in the Birmingham market and play a meaningful part in the continued development of an international firm's construction practice.

For more information about this Legal Director opportunity in Birmingham, or to discuss other senior construction roles across the Midlands, please contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk

eNL is handling this vacancy in strict confidence.

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