Ben Connor

Ben Connor is an experienced legal professional currently serving as General Counsel at Watkin Jones Group since September 2019. Prior to this role, Ben was a Partner and Senior Associate - Head of Construction at Kuits Solicitors from April 2016 to August 2019 and held the position of Senior Associate at DLA Piper from August 2015 to April 2016. Ben's career also includes experience as an In-House Solicitor for the Stanley Oil & Gas Division of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from October 2013 to August 2015 and as a Solicitor specializing in Construction Law at DLA Piper from September 2006 to October 2013. Ben began legal training as a Trainee Solicitor after completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at The College of Law and a Legal Practice Course at the same institution. Ben holds a degree in Politics and International Relations from Lancaster University.