The Team Operating out of our London and Manchester offices, The Construction & Projects team consists of 5 partners, 16 fee earners and trainees and paralegals incorporating non-contentious and contentious practitioners. It sits within our Real Estate department, which consists of 20 partners, 32 fee-earners and trainees and paralegals and works closely with our Dispute Resolution department (including the International Arbitration team), which consists of 23 partners, 26 fee earners and trainees and paralegals. The team works against the backdrop of the firm’s sectors, with particular focuses on infrastructure, energy and natural resources, development, education and leisure both domestically and internationally. We act for contractors, developers, owners, end-users, government bodies, lenders and consultants. Our team is valued for its responsiveness, commercial focus and in-depth market knowledge. As a team they work flexibly with a balance of working in the office and at home. A bit about the role The ideal candidate will have a varied role in working on non-contentious and contentious matters including both construction and infrastructure work. You will have experience in drafting and negotiating all types of construction documentation, including construction contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, third party rights agreements, parent company guarantees, terms and conditions of business, bonds and escrow agreements. On the contentious side, experience in adjudication is a must, together with some experience of ’live project advice’, TCC litigation and forms of ADR including instructing experts and settling pleadings. It would be advantageous if you were experienced in, at least, JCT, NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract and have good wider industry knowledge. The successful applicant will benefit from high-calibre work, whilst also enjoying a collegiate, supportive, and friendly working culture, as well as a high degree of direct client contact. A bit about you Qualified solicitor with proven experience in construction law Excellent academics and good quality training. An enthusiasm for developing and maintaining client relationships is essential. Good legal skills including attention to detail and a genuine interest in the needs of the client. Good communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. An ability to think laterally and identify related issues and problems. A confident and professional manner and eagerness to embrace the social nature of our team. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher’s Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, please visit our website: https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/locations/united-kingdom/contact-us/offices/accessing-fieldfisher-manchester What can we offer you? Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher’s benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more. Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city’s most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation surrounded by restaurants and cafés. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you’re inspired by fantastic skyline views and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. Offering excellent commuter links with easy access to railway, Metrolink and bus services, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, bike storage, shower facilities and much more. We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas. We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself! Culture & personal development We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself. We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured. How to apply Enter your email address on the job advert and press the ’apply now’ button to submit your CV and to start your application. Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role. The Firm Fieldfisher is Times Top 20 Law Firm, a highly commended firm in the European Financial Times Innovative Lawyers rankings and is repeatedly nominated for awards in areas including dispute resolution, M&A and IP. Many of our lawyers are recognised by legal directories as leading professionals in their areas of specialism and we are top two-ranked in a number of our key practice areas. Our network spans over 1,700 people across 26 international offices in 11 countries. We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice and Silicon Valley. Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role. Benefits Generous annual leave Health insurance Pension contributions Life assurance Season ticket loans Bike to work loans