THE TEAM
The Real Estate Division is one of Addleshaw Goddard's largest. Within the division sits our Construction, Engineering and Environment Team, which is a fundamental area of our business and a practice to which the firm is deeply committed. Our team works with all sides of the GCC construction industry.
With an impressive track record, our GCC team advises on contract negotiation, project delivery and dispute resolution, including arbitration, litigation and all forms of ADR. The team have experience of advising clients on projects in the energy & utilities, healthcare, transport infrastructure and real estate sectors throughout the GCC. The construction practice continues to receive exciting mandates from new and existing clients and is seeking to build on its already strong offering.
Culturally the team is supportive, motivated, down to earth and works closely together to find innovative solutions and provide the best service possible. Addleshaw Goddard provides a strong, collaborative and friendly culture where we expect the best of each other.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Construction Lawyer to join the team to work on a variety of construction matters. This will focus predominantly on non-contentious matters.
The work is a broad range across our chosen markets and sectors, particularly Real Estate, Energy and Utilities, Industrials, Retail and Consumer and Transport and Healthcare together with our market leading Managing Risk service.
The team has a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects.
You will be assisting in the drafting of and advising clients on a range of construction issues and documentation including consultant appointments, warranties, construction and development contracts, in a range of sectors including living, office, retail life sciences, energy industrials and transport.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in construction law gained within a quality environment likely but not exclusively to be within a large or mid-tier firm, seeking a new challenge with a non-contentious focus.
• Enthusiasm, proactivity, and a drive to develop professionally.
• A willingness to contribute to the success and development of the team.
• An ability to deliver concise & practical legal advice.
• Maintain efficient diary and task management across a range matters, ensuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing team.
• Be confident in drafting clear and legally effective