Non-Contentious Construction Associate

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’ve shown you our vision, now help us shape our future.

DLA Piper doesn’t follow trends. We start them. Now we’re offering you the opportunity to bring your ambition, initiative and entrepreneurial mindset to a global business that’s redefining the expectations of a law firm.

This recently expanded Construction team embraces innovation and encourages diversity of thought and practice. We are now keen to talk to like-minded individuals

This is an opportunity for outstanding professionals with 4 or more years’ relevant sector experience to play a pivotal role in the evolution of our offering both in the UK and internationally - enjoying all the support you need to become part of the team’s success story and fulfil your potential in a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Working alongside a dedicated team of construction lawyers across more than 40 countries worldwide, you will be advising on a complex domestic and international caseload of high-profile non-contentious construction matters.

If you have a commercial mind and a keen interest in activities that promote business growth, this is a tremendously exciting opportunity to develop your career with the world’s largest global law firm - reaching your full potential by exploring the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey.

Do you have the ambition and passion to join us on our journey of growth and success? If so, then help us redefine the possible - make the leap into your future, and speak to us today.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is your opportunity to become a key member in a team advising clients on some of the highest profile construction and regeneration projects in the UK.

You will provide support to a diverse client base that includes developers, investors, corporate occupiers and government bodies, with the role focusing principally on advising on real estate development projects, although there would also be opportunities to work on infrastructure and energy projects if those areas interested you.

You will advise clients on the full range of construction documentation, including appointments, all major standard forms of construction contract, development management agreements and the associated bonds, guarantees and warranties, as well as supporting real estate, finance and corporate colleagues on the wider transaction documents. You will also advise on procurement, contract selection, risk management and other arrangements, such as partnering and frameworks.

ABOUT YOU

We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. We have however given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have between 3 and 5 years’ PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role.

• Solicitor or Barrister, ideally qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• All aspects of contract drafting and negotiation including all the major standard forms of contract including JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC and IChemE.
• Experience working across a variety of sectors
• Commercially astute and stay current on key legal and business news
• Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working
• Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients
• Understands positive client support
• Creates confidence in the team and the firm
• Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
• Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts
• Awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute
• Maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure
• Proactive and innovative

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive - we care about others, value diversity and act thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we give, we share and we join in
• Be Bold - we stand tall and challenge ourselves to think big
• Be Exceptional - we exceed standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

AGILE WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.