We're looking for a talented construction solicitor to join our market-leading national construction practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career at a top-ranked firm, and to support a top-ranked team.
You'll work on complex and innovative projects across the private and public sectors. Our diverse client base includes central government departments, world-leading universities, contractors, consultants, developers and institutional investors.
Our established Cambridge practice advises on some of the most significant construction and infrastructure projects. With ambitious growth plans and a thriving pipeline of complex, high-value projects, you'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic markets. Help us deliver innovative solutions and drive success in the construction sector.
You will enjoy working as part of a great team across our offices 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-reeve.com), training seminars (in person and on-line) and thought leadership reports (Building towards net zero | Mills & Reeve (mills-reeve.com).
As a team (and a firm), we pride ourselves on outstanding client service and commercial, cost-effective advice. You will play a key role in this, including scoping and agreeing the cost of any matter and ensuring it is delivered on time and on budget.
You will ideally be 5+ PQE and have an experienced background in construction work gained post-qualification.
This role will require someone who;
- has excellent attention to detail and good research skills
- prides themselves on providing quality client care
- has the ability to build relationships with clients and potential clients
- is enthusiastic and hard-working
- is pro-active and flexible in their approach
- possesses excellent interpersonal and team skills, including ability to work with others
- has excellent written English and numeracy skills
- has strong IT skills and literacy, including good knowledge of MS Office
- has the ability to work under pressure with good time and document management skills
