Projects & Construction Associate/ Senior Associate - Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Mills & Reeve LLP

Description

We are looking for a talented transactional construction solicitor to join our market-leading national construction practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to advance your career at a top-ranked firm, and to support a highly regarded partner in spearheading growth from our newest office in Oxford.

You will have the chance to work on complex and innovative projects, with everyone involved in the construction and engineering industry across the private and public sectors.

The role will be based in our Oxford office, which opened a couple of years ago and is growing fast.

You will be integral to our strategy for the Thames Valley region and will be involved in cross-regional and national projects, with a focus on the 'Golden Triangle' of London, Oxford, and Cambridge).

You will have the opportunity to work with all of the major industry forms combined with an innovative use of AI technology to help with bespoke drafting.

Current focusses include MMC and ESG, with emphasis on how the construction and engineering industry can help achieve the nation's net zero targets.

You will enjoy working as part of a great team with excellent support from our executive assistants and regular training and updates from our construction team in-house senior legal advisor, Alison Garrett.

You will also play a role in our business development activities – including helping with our construction blogs (Blog | Construction | Mills & Reeve (mills-), training seminars (in person and on-line) and thought leadership reports (Building towards net zero | Mills & Reeve (mills-reeve.

As a team (and a firm), we pride ourselves on outstanding client service and the delivery of commercial and cost-effective advice.

With supervision as appropriate, you will be given the opportunity to help with all of the work of the team, including:

Advising on construction obligations in property documents
Negotiating with all of the other parties in a particular project
Reviewing or drafting sub-contracts and collateral warranties from sub-contractors and sub-consultants
Legal research
Assisting our clients' in-house legal teams
You will be 5+ years PQE and have an experienced background in construction work gained post qualification.
Excellent written English
Strong IT skills and literacy, including good knowledge of MS Office
Flexible in approach
Experience of providing quality client care
A full policy of the screening the firm undertakes is available on request.

Mills & Reeve is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment in which all our people can thrive.

Our approach to flexible working means that we work in a way that achieves the right balance for our people, our clients and for our business.

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