Birketts LLP

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Construction team operates as one team in a joined-up manner across a number of our office locations and encompassing both contentious and non-contentious specialists. The team sits within our wider Dispute Resolution Division. The team's lawyers are experienced in dealing with both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, acting for a variety of both public and private sector clients, including further and higher education colleges, academies, local authorities and NHS Trusts, as well as funders, developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. Coming from a range of backgrounds, the depth and range of expertise means the team can work together in major and complex transactions and provide a sector based offering for all our clients. There is a strong team ethos which also means there is support and opportunity across the spectrum, ensuring pastoral support at all levels, mentoring, regular communication and a clear route for advancement. The team's transactional work includes advising on industry standard form contracts (such as JCT, ICE, NEC, GC/Works, ACE, RIBA, RICS), as well as regularly preparing and advising on bespoke forms of contract, specialising in acting for both borrowers and lenders on the construction aspects of real estate finance transactions. The work you will be doing We are seeking the appointment of a senior associate / legal director level lawyer who is experienced in dealing with contentious construction matters. You will be responsible for: Ensuring client needs are met with the highest standard of professionalism and efficiency. Live project and dispute avoidance advice. Contentious advice re the typical dispute resolution forums e.g. ADR, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. Project support advice for other departments within the firm e.g. real estate, corporate etc. Maintaining and growing client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction and success of the firm. Leading and mentoring a team of junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Participating in networking events, conferences and other business development activities to promote the firm's services. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for Birketts has designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. Knowledge of the main standard form construction contracts, in particular JCT and NEC forms. Experience of Adjudication, Litigation and/or Arbitration. Knowledge of methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development Brings specialist legal expertise, aligns advice with clients' commercial objectives, directs research effectively, and drafts clear, accurate complex documentation Manages time recording and billing effectively, prices work profitably, supports credit control, meets financial targets. Demonstrates strategic business development, winning new clients, driving high-profile pitches, building a strong regional profile, and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm Manages matters and client relationships to a high standard, maintaining regular contact, meeting expectations, and demonstrating deep understanding of clients' businesses and strategic objectives Builds credibility and trust through strong relationships, continuous professional development, and championing positive change Proactively manages risk and compliance tasks, follows best practice, maintains practical Lexcel knowledge, and seeks feedback to drive continuous improvement Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. During your 6 month probation period, there will be a requirement to be in the office full time whilst you are developing in the role. Once you have successfully passed probation, this role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health InsuranceP

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join This role sits in the Corporate Team within the Corporate Services Division. The Corporate Team is a nationally recognised and highly regarded team which includes over 60 fee earners, and 19 partners, many of whom are recommended in the latest Legal 500 rankings, often in the Hall of Fame category. The Team is enjoying substantial growth, resulting in the need for extra resource to take forward ambitious plans for the future. The Team's size and expertise mean we advise entrepreneurs, private equity and venture capital funds, financial institutions, owner-managed and privately owned businesses, as well as international investors and public companies, all at different stages of the business life-cycle from start-ups through to mergers and acquisitions, buy-outs and buy-ins, development capital fundraisings, EOT transactions, institutional sales/purchases, and management buyouts, to refinancing and exits. We are also highly experienced in international corporate transactions and work with a range of overseas law firms on cross-border transactions. The Corporate Team includes specialist private equity, venture capital, reorganisations, capital markets and incentives/EOT sub teams, and also benefits from working closely with other service lines in the Corporate Services Division, such as the Banking & Finance, Corporate Tax, Company Secretarial and Commercial and Technology teams. The Team enjoys the resources of two dedicated professional support lawyers, as well as know-how resources such as FromCounsel and Practical Law, and document automation products such as Clarilis. The Team has a Corporate Innovation Group, evaluating and developing innovation ideas and the adoption of new technologies, including AI, to improve efficiencies and the client experience. We play a leading role in several firm wide sector specialisms, including our Energy and Infrastructure Team, Food and Beverages Team, Independent Healthcare Team, Private Equity Team, Hospitality & Leisure Team, Transport & Logistics Team, and Automotive Team, amongst others. The work you will be doing You will assist the team to advise clients on acquisitions, mergers and disposals of companies and businesses (including international transactions), investments, joint ventures and restructurings as well as shareholder agreements and general corporate governance. You will be assisting with the drafting and review of legal documents, preparing corporate ancillary documents and undertaking, co-ordinating and reviewing due diligence exercises. As such, your work would include: drafting, negotiating and agreeing primary and ancillary documentation for corporate transactions undertaking legal research providing support to the fee earners in the Corporate Team managing your own transactions and files liaising with other Team members on larger and more complex transactions liaising with members of other teams in the firm, on due diligence and other aspects of transactions interacting directly with clients attending and participating in meetings with clients, intermediaries and other law firms attending business development events providing an efficient, professional and friendly service to clients. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for We are seeking a corporate solicitor, with experience of working on corporate transactions, ideally within a regional, national or City corporate team. Candidates will need to have: a good knowledge of Company law, and the ability to use precedents and know-how resources experience of corporate transactions strong attention to detail to produce documentation which is consistently of a high standard commercial awareness a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met the ability to communicate regularly with clients and intermediaries the ability to work with other team members, and to delegate to, and supervise trainees and junior team members the ability to record time promptly and accurately ownership of personal financial performance, demonstrating accountability and a commercial mindset awareness of, and attention to, regulatory requirements such as client onboarding requirements and anti-money laundering requirements a willingness to adopt and explore AI and technology innovation in line with the Team's technology strategy an interest in and an aptitude towards business development Prior experience and/or knowledge of any of the firm's sector specialisms, or the Corporate Team's specialist practice areas, such as private equity, venture capital, capital markets and reorganisations is beneficial, but not a requirement. Birketts has designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As an Associate, we typically expect candidates to have between 3-6 years PQE. Applies strong legal and commercial judgement, researches precedents effectively, and drafts complex documents with appropriate senior guidance Manages time recording, billing support and workload efficiently to meet financial targets and maximise fee recoveryAct

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Business Development and Marketing Team sits within our wider Business Services Division. The team work together in support of the firm's vision, mission and values. The team are responsible for the firm's Business Development, PR and Communications, CRM, Campaigns and Events, as well as tender and proposal management. With the benefit of professional qualifications, experience, knowledge of targets and our client base, the team direct activity to support the firm's strategic objectives; for all business development and marketing activity. As a KPI focussed team, they are keen to measure and track activity and review return on investment. The team support our firm-wide vision to be the standout law firm for client experience, we continue to support delivery of a differentiated services and at the heart of what we do is build and drive the awareness of the Birketts' brand to support firm wide growth. The team are insights driven and use data to facilitate making the best decisions for both our clients and our business and hold the business true to their team strategies and bringing them to life. Our ultimate aim is to support the firm's strategic objectives. The team are insights driven and use data to facilitate making the best decisions for both our clients and our business and hold the business true to their team strategies and bringing them to life. Our ultimate aim is to support the firm's strategic objectives. The work you will be doing Create and edit high-quality video content to support marketing campaigns, events, social media, website content, and internal communications, including filming, post-production editing, and asset management.Create inspiring, well executed marketing collateral. Act as a brand guardian and always adhere to brand guidelines. Create brochures, flyers, invitations, PowerPoint presentations and templates, Word documents and templates, digital assets for social media and websites, video content, and support other marketing collateral requests. Convert documents to digital platforms such as Flipsnack. Source promotional goods and looks after pool of corporate merchandise. Comes up with suggestions for new creative ideas that fit within overall brand values and is sustainably sourced and environmentally friendly. Support the preparation of presentations and other templates, blogs, articles, and brochures. Collate, update and support production of firm wide literature for events. Keep collateral up to date and be the guardian of version control. Supports the central DAM system ensuring collateral is stored and collated correctly. Support provision of accurate analytical reporting on collateral usage including open rates from digital assets. Support with invoice processing and adhering to firms purchase order and marketing expenses processes. Keep diary of collateral asset requirements and locations. Fully support the team in the efficient delivery of business development and marketing campaign activity. Build strong working relationships with all teams. Undertake other duties to meet the demands of the business. Actively contribute to the team with ideas for marketing campaign and supporting collateral. From time to time, provide 'on the ground' support for events and seminars, across all offices. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for The ideal candidate will have strong desktop publishing skills, particularly using InDesign or similar software, alongside experience in videography and video editing for digital marketing purposes. They will have a keen interest in emerging technologies that support marketing collateral, including digital collateral platforms and multimedia content creation. The role requires a self-motivated, proactive team player who can work calmly under pressure, meet strict deadlines, remain flexible with working hours, and confidently collaborate with colleagues. Experience in videography and video editing, with the ability to plan, film, and produce engaging video content using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar.Strong desktop publishing skills, ideally InDesign or similar essential. Takes a keen interest in the latest technology to support marketing collateral - an understanding of digital collateral platforms would be useful. IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database skills). A design specific qualification is desired. A proven track-record delivering design projects to a high standard A high level of attention to detail The ability to proof read and write copy in the correct tone of voice and in line with brand guidelines is a bonus Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to colleagues The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet strict deadlines Flexible and adaptable around working hours Good project management skills A confident team player Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role