Senior Construction Solicitor
Overview
An experienced Construction Solicitor with strong expertise advising on complex construction and engineering projects. Acts for a wide range of stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract negotiation through to project delivery, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate standard and bespoke construction contracts.
- Advise on consultant appointments, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, guarantees and bonds.
- Provide strategic advice on procurement, tendering processes and contract administration.
- Support clients on development agreements, development finance arrangements and project delivery issues.
- Advise on regulatory compliance, including building control, BCAR requirements and construction-related health and safety obligations.
- Manage construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration and litigation as required.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.
- Typically 5-10 years' PQE in construction law.
- Strong experience in construction contracts and project advisory work.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Commercially focused with strong client relationship management abilities.
- Experience supervising junior lawyers and taking responsibility for matters independently.
- Strong knowledge of the Irish construction and development sector.
Ideal Background
- Experience advising on commercial developments, residential schemes, infrastructure projects, energy projects and large-scale construction disputes.
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while delivering clear, commercial advice.
- Proven track record of working directly with clients and managing transactions from inception to completion.
