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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals. With offices in multiple countries, the firm offers expertise in various practice areas, including corporate law, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their ultimate mission is to deliver exceptional legal counsel and support to their clients, helping them navigate complex legal challenges and achieve their business objectives. BCLP's purpose is to build long-lasting relationships with their clients, offering tailored legal solutions that meet their unique needs and contribute to their success in an ever-changing global business environment.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

You need 1PQE or paralegal experience, strong construction law knowledge, drafting skills, flexibility, and motivation. South Coast affinity is a plus.

You will advise on commercial construction matters, draft and negotiate contracts, collaborate with cross-office teams, and develop client relationships as a trusted adviser.

Legal

Construction & Surveying

Southampton

<p></p><div><div><div>BCLP&rsquo;s market-leading Construction team combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. As part of a wider Real Estate department consistently ranked number one by the legal directories across multiple disciplines, we are looking to invest in this success story.</div><div>
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The Southampton office combines with our offices in London and Manchester to give a broad and deep capability across the sector. There is strong collaboration between teams with matters being resourced seamlessly between our three UK offices, drawing on different practices and skills in our various locations. Through a mixture of new technology and innovative working methods, we are able to offer our clients an efficient, cost effective and tailored service.</div><div>
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We pride ourselves in our commitment to training. You will be nurtured and supported in one of the biggest and best commercial construction teams, blessed with deep resources and capabilities. Our structure allows associates to grow their legal knowledge and continue their personal development. You will be encouraged to foster your own rapport with our clients and helped to forge out a fulfilling career.</div><div>
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Our long-standing and enviable blue chip client base creates opportunities to work on iconic buildings, essential UK-wide infrastructure and international construction projects. We are looking for an associate who wants to be part of a stable, perennially successful team with reliable and transparent prospects for career progression.</div><div>
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<b>The Work</b></div><div><b>
</b><ul><li> Provide advice on a broad portfolio of commercial construction work, managing your own matters as part of our client teams at a level suitable to your experience.</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Consultant appointments, building contracts and warranties will be your building blocks, with JCT, NEC or FIDIC experience needed, to ensure client interests are protected and that all relevant laws are adhered to.</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Draft and negotiate a range of other construction documents, such as letters of intent, assignments, novation agreement, performance bonds and guarantees.</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Work cross-office on development projects and transactional agreements with appropriate supervision and learn with colleagues from our property, planning, corporate, finance, litigation or tax teams.</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Begin to develop client relationships, and your professional network, acting as the main point of contact and trusted adviser.</li></ul></div><div>
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<b>Skills and experience</b></div><div><b>
</b><ul><li> A minimum of 1PQE or deep paralegal experience and the potential to qualify.</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Solid commercial construction experience with a knowledge of key areas of construction law</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Analytical and drafting skills and an ability to provide clear, concise, practical advice</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Flexibility and adaptability with an ability to manage your time effectively</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> Highly motivated and eager to develop a practice</li></ul></div><div><br>
<ul><li> This role is &lsquo;location agnostic&rsquo; but an affinity to the South Coast would be a plus</li></ul></div></div></div>

BCLP’s market-leading Construction team combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. As part of a wider Real Estate department consistently ranked number one by the legal directories across multiple disciplines, we are looking to invest in this success story.


The Southampton office combines with our offices in London and Manchester to give a broad and deep capability across the sector. There is strong collaboration between teams with matters being resourced seamlessly between our three UK offices, drawing on different practices and skills in our various locations. Through a mixture of new technology and innovative working methods, we are able to offer our clients an efficient, cost effective and tailored service.


We pride ourselves in our commitment to training. You will be nurtured and supported in one of the biggest and best commercial construction teams, blessed with deep resources and capabilities. Our structure allows associates to grow their legal knowledge and continue their personal development. You will be encouraged to foster your own rapport with our clients and helped to forge out a fulfilling career.


Our long-standing and enviable blue chip client base creates opportunities to work on iconic buildings, essential UK-wide infrastructure and international construction projects. We are looking for an associate who wants to be part of a stable, perennially successful team with reliable and transparent prospects for career progression.


The Work
 Provide advice on a broad portfolio of commercial construction work, managing your own matters as part of our client teams at a level suitable to your experience.
 Consultant appointments, building contracts and warranties will be your building blocks, with JCT, NEC or FIDIC experience needed, to ensure client interests are protected and that all relevant laws are adhered to.
 Draft and negotiate a range of other construction documents, such as letters of intent, assignments, novation agreement, performance bonds and guarantees.
 Work cross-office on development projects and transactional agreements with appropriate supervision and learn with colleagues from our property, planning, corporate, finance, litigation or tax teams.
 Begin to develop client relationships, and your professional network, acting as the main point of contact and trusted adviser.


Skills and experience
 A minimum of 1PQE or deep paralegal experience and the potential to qualify.
 Solid commercial construction experience with a knowledge of key areas of construction law
 Analytical and drafting skills and an ability to provide clear, concise, practical advice
 Flexibility and adaptability with an ability to manage your time effectively
 Highly motivated and eager to develop a practice
 This role is ‘location agnostic’ but an affinity to the South Coast would be a plus

Commercial Construction Associate - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

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   BCLP’s market-leading Construction team combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. As part of a wider Real Estate department consistently ranked number one by the legal directories across multiple disciplines, we are looking to invest in this success story.
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  </div>
  <div>
   <br> <br> The Southampton office combines with our offices in London and Manchester to give a broad and deep capability across the sector. There is strong collaboration between teams with matters being resourced seamlessly between our three UK offices, drawing on different practices and skills in our various locations. Through a mixture of new technology and innovative working methods, we are able to offer our clients an efficient, cost effective and tailored service.
  </div>
  <div>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br> <br> We pride ourselves in our commitment to training. You will be nurtured and supported in one of the biggest and best commercial construction teams, blessed with deep resources and capabilities. Our structure allows associates to grow their legal knowledge and continue their personal development. You will be encouraged to foster your own rapport with our clients and helped to forge out a fulfilling career.
  </div>
  <div>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br> <br> Our long-standing and enviable blue chip client base creates opportunities to work on iconic buildings, essential UK-wide infrastructure and international construction projects. We are looking for an associate who wants to be part of a stable, perennially successful team with reliable and transparent prospects for career progression.
  </div>
  <div>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br> <br> <b>The Work</b>
  </div>
  <div>
   <b> </b>
   <ul>
    <li>Provide advice on a broad portfolio of commercial construction work, managing your own matters as part of our client teams at a level suitable to your experience.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Consultant appointments, building contracts and warranties will be your building blocks, with JCT, NEC or FIDIC experience needed, to ensure client interests are protected and that all relevant laws are adhered to.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Draft and negotiate a range of other construction documents, such as letters of intent, assignments, novation agreement, performance bonds and guarantees.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Work cross-office on development projects and transactional agreements with appropriate supervision and learn with colleagues from our property, planning, corporate, finance, litigation or tax teams.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Begin to develop client relationships, and your professional network, acting as the main point of contact and trusted adviser.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br> <br> <b>Skills and experience</b>
  </div>
  <div>
   <b> </b>
   <ul>
    <li>A minimum of 1PQE or deep paralegal experience and the potential to qualify.</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Solid commercial construction experience with a knowledge of key areas of construction law</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Analytical and drafting skills and an ability to provide clear, concise, practical advice</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Flexibility and adaptability with an ability to manage your time effectively</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>Highly motivated and eager to develop a practice</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
  <div>
   <br>
   <ul>
    <li>This role is ‘location agnostic’ but an affinity to the South Coast would be a plus</li>
   </ul>
  </div>
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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

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