Job Description

About Ashurst
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit .
Team overview
Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm and its clients with access to a high quality talent pool of consultant lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers, project managers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Essential skills and experience
We are seeking an experienced Construction Associate to join our team on a 6 month contract. The successful candidate will provide senior-level transactional support to our real estate and real estate finance teams, as well as advise developer clients on a range of projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support real estate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, due diligence, and drafting construction-related documents.
• Advise on real estate finance matters, particularly refinancing and development finance for lender clients, including complex, multi-lender transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for lease, consultancy appointments, building contracts, and related documentation for development projects.
• Contribute to special projects, such as Building Safety Act advice and bespoke document drafting.

Key Requirements:

• Senior-level construction lawyer with extensive real estate experience, ideally from a top-tier law firm.
• Ability to manage matters and advise clients independently, with minimal supervision.
• Experience in both transactional and contentious construction work is essential

Benefits of Consulting with Ashurst Reach
Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
Top-tier support - Have the backing of a global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
Recruitment Process
Upon receiving your CV, one of our Talent team members will reach out for an introductory call to discuss the full recruitment process. Following this, we will invite you to an interview with the Reach leadership team.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during this process, please let us know.
Background checks
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst Reach, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
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