Construction & Engineering Senior Associate

Construction and Engineering Senior Associate 6+PQE: Bristol

Our client's construction and engineering team is one of the largest in the UK and holds a top-tier ranking in both the Legal 500 and Chambers. They are known for their exceptional work on major infrastructure, energy, and development projects that shape the way people live. With an outstanding reputation for handling strategic, complex, and innovative projects in the UK and beyond, our client's Construction and Engineering team offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join their team.

As a Construction and Engineering Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to advise on cutting-edge projects in the UK and overseas. Working closely with our client's projects, real estate, finance, and corporate lawyers, your expertise will help facilitate the successful realisation of complex construction, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects. The scope of technologies you will advise on will be unrivalled, and you will be encouraged to build relationships and participate in industry groups. Our client's team operates in a variety of sectors, including renewable energy and nuclear, transport, defence, and infrastructure.

Our client is proud of their professional yet progressive work environment, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. They foster a collaborative approach to business, attracting some of the best legal minds in the industry. Additionally, our client offers a hybrid working model that provides flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

- Building the Culture: As a senior member of the team, embrace your role as a role model to enhance the organisation's workplace culture. Set the cultural tone and support change initiatives.

- Delivering Results: Achieve personal goals, aligning your contributions with overall priorities. Effectively manage resources to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

- Growing their People: Actively develop and mentor your team members, enhance your own expertise in the field, and deepen your knowledge and skills.

- Developing their Business: Network to foster collaboration and referrals that contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working on high-quality construction and engineering projects.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Experience leading and mentoring others to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Experience in effective matter management and business development activities.
• Must be a SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

Our client values diversity and inclusion, and they encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.