Consultant, Construction Lawyer, Non-Contentious, Deloitte Legal

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Deloitte Legal is part of a global network of over 2,500 lawyers operating across more than 85 jurisdictions, making it one of the largest legal businesses in the world — with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm.

At Deloitte Legal, we are re-imagining the way legal expertise is delivered. By integrating legal advisory services with world-class consulting capabilities and cutting-edge technology, we are transforming how legal services are provided — giving clients access to holistic legal, tax, risk, financial advisory and consulting advice through a single, multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer to join a genuinely differentiated legal practice at a pivotal stage of its growth.

You will have access to Deloitte's full range of multidisciplinary capabilities across tax, risk, financial advisory, consulting and technology, enabling genuinely integrated client solutions. Also, to world-class learning and development, with clear progression pathways.

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We are seeking a motivated construction lawyer with proven PQE to join our growing Construction team as part of our wider Real Estate practice. This is a mid-level hire in which the successful candidate will work closely alongside senior members of the team, taking responsibility for their own matters and contributing to the development of junior colleagues.

The primary focus of the role is non-contentious construction work, though candidates with some contentious experiences are welcome to apply.

This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work with Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, energy and drive and being great team player.

The successful candidate will be:

• Advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, procurement advice, and project advisory work.
• Working across a variety of projects and asset classes, including mixed use, residential, commercial, build-to-rent, hotels, student accommodation, and industrial developments, as well as corporate occupier acquisitions and disposals and property finance transactions across the UK.
• Managing your own caseload under appropriate supervision, with increasing autonomy as your experience grows.
• Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to clients, with a strong emphasis on quality and client care.
• Supporting business development activity, including participation in pitches, marketing events, and the preparation of thought leadership content.
• Contributing to the day-to-day running of the team, including precedent management, know-how, and training of more junior colleagues.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and internal stakeholders across the wider Deloitte business.

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Experience & Technical Skills

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with proven PQE in construction law, with a primary focus on non-contentious work.
• Solid grounding in standard form construction contracts, including JCT and NEC; exposure to FIDIC is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience advising developers, funders, occupiers, or contractors across a range of project types and asset classes.
• A strong academic background or equivalent professional experience.
• Personal Attributes
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in the built environment sector.
• Excellent drafting skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communicator, both in writing and in person, with the ability to distil complex legal issues into practical, accessible advice.
• Well organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A commercial mindset and a genuine desire to understand your clients' businesses and objectives.
• A team player who is keen to contribute positively to the culture of the group, including by attending the office two days a week as a minimum.
• Ambition to develop your practice over time, with an appetite for early involvement in business development and profile-raising activity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping technical expertise current.

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By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. We blend great advisory capabilities with the technology, process and change management skills to move from advice to implementation and managing legal operations. We are delivering to legal buyers the Deloitte promise of practical solutions to real business problems. Join us and experience the future of law, today.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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“At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” - Becky, Deloitte Legal

“Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in Birmingham or Manchester with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter about the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So, we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So, we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers