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Senior Construction Solicitor

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We are looking for a Senior Construction Solicitor (8+ years PQE) to support our Commercial Property Team on a part time basis. This role is ideal for a solicitor with extensive experience in non-contentious construction matters. You will work on a diverse range of projects for clients across multiple sectors, including drafting, negotiating, and amending various construction contracts, as well as providing legal support on projects.

About Harper James

Harper James is a national commercial law firm designed to support entrepreneurial businesses from start-up to exit. We aspire to disrupt the model for which legal services are provided to businesses. The firm’s innovative approach to delivering highly tailored and accessible legal advice is considered genuinely different to the establishment.

Harper James was founded in 2014 and continues to grow at c40%+ year on year. This financial year, more than 150 people will support more than 4,000 businesses and our turnover will exceed £14.5m. We expect to double in size over the next 2 years.

What we are looking for

  • Advise clients on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and related documentation.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate collateral warranties, third party rights schedules, and letters of reliance for commercial property developments.
  • Prepare and negotiate professional appointments for design and consultancy teams (architects, engineers, project managers, etc.).
  • Provide strategic legal advice to commercial property teams and clients at all project stages, from procurement to completion.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in commercial property and corporate advising on construction risk and due diligence.
  • Support transactional work, including development agreements, and sale and purchase transactions, advising on construction aspects.
  • Manage relationships with clients and an ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions.

The bottom line

  • This is an opportunity to play a fundamental part in the growth of the construction practice.
  • Work where and when you want.
  • An environment with no politics, no bureaucracy and a great team of people who all play a fundamental part in the success and continued growth of the business.
  • Competitive salary and bonus.
  • 33 days holiday, including public holidays FTE.
  • Option to buy up to 5 holiday days a year FTE.
  • Private Healthcare
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Access to our electric car scheme.
  • Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to apply this role, please complete the application form using the link below.

Alternatively, if you would like to have an initial informal chat with our Senior Talent Acquisition Assistant, Layla Atkinson, to find out more about the role, you can email her directly via layla.atkinson@harperjames.co.uk. Please be assured that all conversations are confidential and we will act discreetly throughout the process.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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We mainly work remotely, so we can work with you wherever you are. But we can arrange face-to-face meeting at our offices or a location of your choosing.

Head Office

Floor 5, Cavendish House, 39-41 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
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Capital Tower Business Centre, 3rd Floor, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AG
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