Salaried Partner - Construction

Salaried Partner - Construction - Stamford, Lincolnshire

Are you ready to join a highly successful law firm?

Are you an experienced and commercially aware Senior Lawyer?

Would you like to join one of the oldest law firms in the UK?

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Construction Partner to join a growing Construction team. The role will have a primary focus on contentious construction and engineering matters, including complex dispute resolution, while also involving some noncontentious advisory and contractual work to support clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Working alongside the head of department and other team lawyers, you will play a key role in delivering strategic, high-quality advice to a diverse client base including employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and trade federations. This opportunity is ideal for a senior lawyer seeking their first partner role who enjoys challenging disputes work while maintaining involvement in front-end construction issues.

Joining a busy team based in Stamford the role includes, but is not limited to: -

Contentious Construction Work (Core Focus):

• Acting for employers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors in adjudications,
• Arbitrations, mediations, and litigation (including TCC proceedings).
• Advise clients on issues such as delays, defects, payment, variations, termination, and professional negligence.
• Manage complex disputes with a strategic, commercially driven approach.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Provide risk management and dispute avoidance advice across live projects.

Non-Contentious Construction Work (Supporting Element):

• Advise on and draft construction and engineering contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, and related documentation.
• Support clients on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Real Estate and Corporate teams on wider transactions.

You will also: -

• Build and strengthen client relationships, through responsive and solution-driven advice.
• Work closely with the Head of Construction and other partners on joint mandates and client development initiatives.
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership, including seminars, publications, and networking events.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team on contentious and advisory matters.

The ideal candidate will have: -

• A Law Degree with 8+ years PQE.  Experience in construction law would be advantageous.
• Be commercially aware and understand the client’s business needs.
• Experience in advocacy, negotiation and drafting.
• The ability to work on ones own as well as part of a team.
• A full driving licence and access to a car during working hours.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines with various case loads

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week).

In return you will receive: -

• A highly competitive salary DOE.
• Life Assurance 3 X Salary.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• Discount on legal and wealth management fees.
• A generous holiday entitlement.

For more information, please call Jon quoting J10405.

Reflect Recruitment Group is operating as Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973.