You will have a strong grounding in non-contentious construction law and a clear understanding of the risks associated with development projects. Equally important is the ability to identify, assess, and report on those risks from a lender's perspective.

Client Details

My client is an established City of London law firm .The firm provides legal services to both commercial and private clients, with particular strength in property-related work and secured lending.

Description

The successful candidate would be advising lenders on development projects, sitting closely alongside the firm's lender and real estate teams rather than operating in a pure construction silo. This offers exposure to:

• Development finance transactions
• Lender-side risk analysis
• Real estate finance
• Security packages
• Direct lender relationships
• Cross-selling opportunities across property and finance teams

This would suit a lawyer who enjoys the commercial side of construction work and wants to become a specialist adviser to banks, lenders, and development funders rather than focusing solely on traditional construction contracts

Profile

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating JCT and other construction contracts
• Advising on professional appointments and consultant agreements
• Negotiating collateral warranties and third-party rights
• Handling assignments, novations, and step-in rights
• Advising on performance security arrangements and contractual risk mitigation
• Reviewing professional indemnity insurance provisions
• Drafting and negotiating development and construction-related agreements
• Undertaking construction due diligence and preparing lender reports
• Advising on construction-related conditions precedent
• Supporting development and real estate finance transactions
• Reviewing property and security documentation
• Liaising with monitoring surveyors and other professional advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle

Job Offer

• Permanent 3 To 6 PQE Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor position in London.
• Salary of £70,000 to £80,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Healthcare.
• Pension.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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