Senior Associate / Principal Associate at Shoosmiths

The role

Shoosmiths is seeking a Senior Associate or Principal Associate with 5+ years of PQE to join their Real Estate and Construction practice in Birmingham or Leeds. This role focuses on non-contentious construction matters within a nationally recognised team.

What you'll do

Advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters across development, investment and infrastructure projects
Draft and negotiate JCT, NEC, bespoke construction contracts, and development agreements/ agreements for lease and associated transaction documents
Advise on consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and third-party rights
Support clients on procurement strategies, risk allocation and project delivery issues
Work closely with colleagues across national Real Estate and Infrastructure practices to provide seamless, commercially focused advice
Contribute to client relationship management, business development initiatives and the continued growth of the practice

What we're looking for

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE gained within a recognised construction practice

Strong experience advising on non-contentious construction matters, including JCT and/or NEC contracts

Excellent technical and drafting skills combined with strong commercial awareness

Ability to manage matters and workstreams independently

Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to client service excellence

Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers

A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for business development

Experience advising on major development, regeneration, infrastructure or energy projects· nice to have

Knowledge of development finance structures and funder requirements· nice to have

Experience of Building Safety Act related issues and documentation· nice to have

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working with team members typically working at least three days per week from the office

Comprehensive, flexible benefits programme

Hiring contacts

Nina Marshall

nina.marshall@shoosmiths.com

Senior Associate / Principal Associate