Job Description

Role

Construction Solicitor (Non-contentious)

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Category:

Legal

Team:

Construction and Engineering

PQE:

1+

Location:

Bristol, London

Terms:

Permanent

Solicitor

Join Burges Salmon, Roll on Friday's "Best Law Firm to Work At" for the last 4 years, and gain exposure to high calibre, complex construction matters.

Our top tier Construction Department is market-leading and provides integral legal advice to help our clients realise some of the UK's most significant and innovative construction projects. You could play your part in that too.

The Team

Our construction and engineering team is one of the largest in the UK. We're top tier ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers and we work on major infrastructure, energy and development projects that shape the way in which people live. Our C&E team has an outstanding reputation working on strategic, complex and innovative projects in the UK.



You will advise on cutting edge projects in the UK and overseas, working with our projects, real estate, finance and corporate lawyers to enable complex construction, redevelopment and infrastructure projects to come to fruition. The breadth of the technologies you'll be able to advise on will be second to none and you'll be encouraged to build relationships and sit on industry groups. The team works in a variety of sectors including renewable energy and nuclear, transport, defence and infrastructure.

What others say...

'Burges Salmon have a first-rate construction practice.' - The Legal 500 (2023)


'Good strength and depth with a wide spread of expertise. Good, practical, strategic advice at partner level.' - The Legal 500 (2024)


"Burges Salmon is a powerful force in the market" - Chambers (2024)

Key clients include:

Eden Geothermal, Gravis, Energia, National Highways, Transport for Wales, Severn Trent Water, Transport for London, HSBC, Drax, UK Atomic Energy Authority, YTL Developments, Ocean Winds, and Envision Energy

The Firm

Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.



We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently earned the title of "Best Law Firm to Work At" for the fourth consecutive time in Roll on Friday's national surveys.



We operate a hybrid working model which allows our lawyers to work with flexibility.

Responsibilities

At Burges Salmon, you will have a fair, transparent path to progression. To find out more click here to download our Career Guide for Lawyers.

Building the Culture:

Excel in client service and engage in cultural initiatives to enhance Burges Salmon's workplace.

Delivering Results:

Meet personal goals and align your efforts with the firm's overall objectives.

Growing our People:

Build strong skills, seek opportunities for growth, and consistently deliver your best.

Developing our Business:

Support the development of new and exisiting client relationships.

What you'll need

Relevant experience supporting on complex construction matters Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively Be self-motivated and willing to learn Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Benefits

We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.



It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.

Get in touch!

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact

Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246

- for an informal and confidential conversation.
Meet the recruiter

Chris Jenkinson

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Chris.Jenkinson@burges-salmon.com


+44 117 307 2246