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About the Role
Wedlake Bell's Construction Team is seeking a Senior Associate with at least six years of post-qualification experience to join their thriving practice. This role focuses on non-contentious construction work, offering the opportunity to lead complex matters, advise clients, and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex non-contentious construction matters and projects, providing clear, technically strong and commercially focused advice.
- Draft, review and negotiate industry-standard and bespoke construction documentation.
- Act as the principal day-to-day contact for clients, taking ownership of matters, anticipating issues and maintaining momentum throughout the project lifecycle.
- Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver an integrated service aligned with client objectives.
- Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers, providing clear delegation, constructive feedback and technical guidance.
- Build and deepen client relationships and identify opportunities for additional support.
- Contribute actively to pitches, profile-raising activity and the wider business-development strategy of the practice.
- Support the partners with matter management, resourcing, financial discipline and the continued development of team know-how and working practices.
Requirements
- A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least six years’ post-qualification experience, or equivalent experience.
- Substantial experience in a recognised construction practice, gained primarily in private practice, with a strong focus on non-contentious construction work.
- A developed understanding of construction law, procurement structures and the commercial drivers affecting construction and development projects.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating industry-standard and bespoke construction documentation – particularly the JCT – is essential.
- Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC or other standard forms would also be advantageous.
- The ability to lead complex matters with limited supervision, exercise sound judgement and communicate technical issues clearly and pragmatically.
- Strong client-management and business-development skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
- Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, organisational and project-management skills, together with a high level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
Skills
- Construction law
- Procurement structures
- Commercial drivers
- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
- Client management
- Business development
- Supervising and developing junior lawyers
- Drafting
- Analytical
- Organisational
- Project management
Location
- City of London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Senior Associate
- 6+ PQE
Education Level
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive starting salary
Benefits
- Comprehensive pension plan
- 25 days paid holiday per annum, plus additional leave for significant life events
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year
- Life Assurance
- Competitive income protection scheme
- Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services
- Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships
- Range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions
About the Company
- Located in the heart of the City of London, Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes.
- The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400.
- We have grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of our legal teams, and the dedication of our staff members.
- Our culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- Joining us, you will be part of a firm which supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections.
- With regular cross-firm socials and events (including our renowned yearly ski trip!), you will quickly feel like part of the WB team!
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued.
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances.