Job Description

We are growing and looking to build our successful, highly reputable Construction and Commercial Contract team and welcome applications from both contentious and non-contentious construction solicitors.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-regarded national law firm that is at the forefront of significant public law, national and local government projects.

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. You will experience a friendly and collegiate team atmosphere where work life balance respected. As well as a raft of benefits, we offer hybrid working and our modern offices are based in the heart of Farringdon.

About you

You will have up to date knowledge of and experience in contentious and non-contentious construction law and practice. Applicants will ideally have 3 years PQE. All candidates who may not have 3 years PQE experience but can demonstrate the necessary skills may apply and will be considered.

The Team

Our team has extensive experience in all manner of construction disputes, from complex claims running into the hundreds of millions of pounds to straightforward enforcement proceedings on adjudication decisions. Our solicitors are highly experienced in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, litigation, expert determination and arbitration. We have a particular expertise in adjudication.

Our team is extremely familiar with and regularly advises on all standard form construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, PPC, FIDIC, ICE and GC/Works. We are highly experienced in all forms of the JCT and NEC family, with a particular focus on JCT DB and NEC Options A and C.

The breadth of our client base and the variety of projects that we advise on means that we are at the cutting edge of market practice, with a detailed and practical understanding of how standard form contracts and ancillary documents are used and amended to achieve diverse and varying outcomes.

Why join us?

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equality and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We have recently become a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.

It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

What you will be getting in return

You will work alongside a supportive, friendly and collaborative team, offering flexible hybrid working from the start.

We have an HQ in London but welcome candidates from across the UK who have the ability to pop into HQ, ideally 1 or 2 days a week. On occasion you may need to come into the office more frequently to meet business or client needs.

A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;

• Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum
• Private Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Smart health (including virtual GP service)
• Health and wellbeing app
• Individual learning and development and Business development budgets
• Flexi time policy (core working hours of 10.00 \xe2\x80\x93 16.00)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working (for example, part time and home working)

Regular team events including:

• Social committee events throughout the year
• Monthly all staff lunches

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.

We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

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