Job Description
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Real Estate team, with the addition of a Construction (non-cont) Associate 4-8PQE. Meet the Team The Construction & Engineering practice is internationally recognised as a heavyweight player in all aspects of transactional construction as well as in dispute avoidance and resolution. The strength of the group lies in the depth and breadth of its full service capability in the domestic and international construction arenas. The construction and engineering practice has key strengths in real estate development, development finance, energy (including renewables), major projects and infrastructure and contentious construction and engineering disputes. The group currently comprises of 3 partners, 2 Senior Counsel, 7 associates, 2 trainees, and 1 Professional Support Lawyer. Principal Responsibilities The role will mainly consist of non-contentious construction work. Whilst the role is situated within the Construction & Engineering Group, the associate will have the opportunity to liaise with partners and associates from other groups across the Firm. The associate will have a high level of client contact and will be expected to take responsibility for their workload and be proactive in their approach to the client's needs. The associate would also be involved in business development for the practice. Key skills/capabilities for the role Candidates must have a proven track record in construction work including standard form contracts, consultant appointments, bonds guarantees and related interfaces, including forward purchases, forward funding, agreements for lease and development finance; Candidates with experience in engineering contracts, process and plant, PPP/PFI and energy will also be encouraged to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification.. Candidates must be able (and prepared) to demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Candidates should ideally also have experience of Real Estate support, Corporate support and Banking support. Candidates will ideally have at least 4-8PQE. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of business acumen - they should have a good understanding of direct and indirect markets affecting their practice. Candidate must be able to take responsibility for their work and be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Candidates must be both articulate and personable. They should also be able to demonstrate good client handling skills. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.?We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.?