Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The continued success of the team has led to an increase in the number value of key mandates, and we are looking to recruit a Managing Associate specialising in Non-Contentious Construction to join our Scotland team. This includes acting for Developers, Lenders, Landlords, Tenants, PPP's and Public Sector Bodies across a range of JCT, NEC, other standard form contracts and bespoke terms.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the transactional delivery, client relationship development and continued expansion of the team and practice.
This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong client roster, and where you will become part of a wider national and international team of named experts with a robust framework for future development and progression.
THE TEAM:
With more than 100 specialist lawyers, including 26 Partners, our Construction and Engineering team offers a full service of legal solutions to all aspects of the construction industry.
Our Team in Scotland consists of 3 partners and over 10 other fee earners. The team's specialist experience combined with their commerciality, great relationships and innovation are the reason that they remain ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers.
The team advise on every aspect of Construction Law across all sectors of the industry, both contentious and non-contentious. The work of the group is hugely varied and includes buildings, civil and process plant engineering, energy, infrastructure and utilities - across both private and public sectors. The team also provide project support and advice to our wider Real Estate, Banking and Projects teams
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE:

• Providing strategic advice to a diverse range of high-calibre clients-including government bodies, funders, developers, employers, operators, contractors, sub-contractors, and professional teams-on high-profile projects, procurement strategies (including facilities management), and effective dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of construction and engineering contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke agreements.
• Autonomy and significant client engagement; as first line support for our Partners, you'll be taking your experience and expertise to the next level where you'll be supporting our clients on a range of complex and market leading matters in a range of sectors including living, office, retail, life sciences, energy, industrials and transport.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5yrsPQE+ with strong technical capabilities in construction law, with a demonstrable track record of advising in non-contentious matters.
• Significant experience advising on construction or engineering projects within the UK.
• Experience in developing innovative solutions tailored to individual client needs, and the ability to support clients on both complex and day-to-day transactional matters, adding value through sector expertise.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively within a large, international team to provide comprehensive coverage and expertise.
• Enthusiasm for innovation in legal service delivery, including the use of legal technology and process improvement.
• Demonstrate supervision and management capabilities to help support and develop our group of talented junior lawyers.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

OUR FIRM
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.
We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.
Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.
OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.
Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.
Are you up for the challenge?

Skills Required