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 www.ashurst.com .
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
Ashurst Reach are recruiting an experienced lawyer with a strong background in Construction, to join a leading in house legal team on a 6-month contract basis. We are looking for consultant lawyers who can:
- Advise on non-contentious Construction projects and their integration within the wider Real Estate context
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Lead negotiations and manage external legal advisers and consultants to ensure high service standards and effective fee management
- Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of Construction documentation for infrastructure and building projects
- Coordinate with Real Estate legal counsel and contribute to the ongoing review of organisational precedents
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years' PQE in Construction law (in-house experience preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of non-contentious Construction law and its application in Real Estate
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel 2-4 times per month, with a minimum of 2 days in Rotherham and 2 days in either Birmingham, Rotherham, Leeds, or Manchester offices
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.
Please note due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with those successful candidates.
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.