Associate, Construction - Dublin

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You’re encouraged to put ideas into action and there’s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We’re excited for what’s next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Our Construction and Engineering team advises across construction, energy, infrastructure and procurement in both contentious and non-contentious matters. We advise on projects from start to finish, engaging with our clients from project origination through to the end.

As a Construction Associate, you will play a pivotal role in the firm’s Projects & Construction practice, working on a wide range of complex transactions across a variety of areas including commercial development, residential, infrastructure, transport and energy. You will also work closely with many other departments in the firm on construction elements of deals particularly with Real Estate onforward sale and forward funding development, Banking on financing and refinancing of projects and Corporate on and M&A transactions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast growing, high-performing and friendly team and the successful candidate will get to collaborate with a diverse client base and to work closely with other departments within Eversheds Sutherland to contribute to the firm’s continued success in this practice area. Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting across various levels to join our Dublin team.

They will have exposure to high quality work and the opportunity to develop their skills further, learning from direct experience but supported by partners and senior lawyers. The continued success of the team creates real opportunities for merit-based promotion.

Role and key responsibilities

We are seeking an ambitious and hardworking associate to join our Construction and Engineering team in our Dublin Office.

The role will include:

• Advising clients on a range of construction legal issues such as project procurement, management of the project, mid-stream issues such as EOT and other types of claims, negotiation of construction contracts and also agreements relating to financing the project, developing the project and advising on construction elements of M&A transactions.
• Drafting and negotiation of the key contracts and agreements for various types of projects.
• Opportunity to work on construction projects across Ireland (north and south) and internationally.
• Chance to work on some of Ireland's largest and most complex construction projects and to work with large Irish and Global Clients, from Developers to Contractors to Funders.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• 0-3 years post qualification experience (PQE) within a respected law firm or in-house legal team, focusing on construction, infrastructure, and / or major projects.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts (in particular RIAI, NEC and standard design appointments) and ancillary documents with a good understanding of market requirements.
• Experience advising clients through-out the life cycle of a construction project.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A client-centric approach, with proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• An interest in assisting on the mentoring and development of junior lawyers on the team.
• Autonomy and ability to lead on matters and an ability to work and develop as a strong team member.
• Strong communication skills, good project management and attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.