Associate - Projects & Construction
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.
Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.
While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.
Who we are
Construction isn't just part of our business – it's at the very core of what we do. Our multi-award-winning construction practice stands as an undisputed leader in the construction legal field, seamlessly navigating landmark national infrastructure projects and complex regeneration deals that span the globe, wherever our clients' ambitions take them.
We deliver a comprehensive 'cradle-to-grave' service encompassing all contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters. From initial project structuring and procurement strategy to contract negotiation, joint ventures and development agreements, we're supported by specialist expertise across employment, energy, property and tax. Our contentious work extends beyond traditional dispute resolution – we provide proactive project management support throughout project lifecycles, identifying and resolving potential issues before they escalate into formal disputes. When litigation becomes unavoidable, we excel in adjudication, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Our seamless integration with market-leading colleagues in real estate, tax, planning, procurement, energy and sustainability creates a powerhouse of legal excellence, commercial insight and an exceptional track record built on deep construction industry expertise. Our team's excellence is recognised through numerous rankings as leading practitioners by Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
Where you'll work
Our specialist construction lawyers in Birmingham provide top quality advice to an enviable client base, across the full range of contentions and non-contentious matters. Our clients are developers, contractors, Registered Providers and public sector bodies. We work closely with our colleagues in our other UK offices in order to ensure that we meet the needs of our clients, and the size of our national construction team stands comparative with any other UK law firm and enables us to advise on a range of major projects nationwide. That said, we remain fiercely committed to our region and are justifiably proud of the work that we do on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the Midlands and nationally. We are looking for high quality construction lawyers who have a passion for and a pride in their local regions, who share our ambition and want to be part of our continued success story both nationally and locally.
You can expect to be involved in non-contentious construction work which may include risk management advice on construction contracts, and you may work with our procurement colleagues on procuring construction projects
What you'll be doing
- Advising clients including regional and national contractors and developers, local and central government departments, registered providers operating in the commercial / private and public sectors.
- Providing construction related procurement advice to public sector clients.
- Advising on all aspects of development through design and construction.
- Advising on asset management contracts and maintenance contracts.
- Advising on decarbonisation projects including SHDF and HUG funded schemes
- Advising on infrastructure projects
- Advising a wide range of publicly funded housing organisations on development schemes and asset management arrangements.
- Providing construction due diligence support to the real estate, corporate and banking teams on acquisitions and disposals.
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships.
- Active participation in marketing initiatives.
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:
- Qualified solicitor with at least 3-5 years' experience in construction
- Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
- Exceptional technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Unwavering client focus with a track record of superior service delivery
- Sharp commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities
- Natural credibility and gravitas in client-facing situations
- Methodical, disciplined and highly organised approach to complex matters
- Outstanding communication skills across all mediums and audiences
Join a team where your expertise shapes the future of construction law. At Trowers & Hamlins, you'll benefit from structured career development, mentorship from industry leaders, and the opportunity to work on market-defining projects whilst building your reputation as a construction law expert in a supportive, ambitious environment.
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com