Construction & Projects Associate/Senior Associate
Top International Law Firm | London
A top international law firm is seeking a mid-level Construction & Projects Associate (2.5–5 PQE) to join its growing Real Estate, Projects & Infrastructure team in London.
This is a standout opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to broaden their experience into projects and energy transition work, within a practice that offers a genuinely diverse and international workload.
The Opportunity
You will join a well-established and expanding team that combines non-contentious construction expertise with a strong projects and infrastructure offering—a relatively unique platform in the London market.
The role will support:
- A recently joined ex-Magic Circle partner with a strong real estate development and construction practice
- A highly regarded partner specialising in energy, infrastructure and project development, particularly in the renewables and energy transition space
This dual exposure offers a rare chance to work across both:
- High-end real estate development projects (including complex regeneration and mixed-use schemes), and
- Major energy and infrastructure projects (including cutting-edge energy transition work)
The Work
On the construction side, you will advise on:
- Complex commercial real estate developments (mixed-use, BTR, PBSA, high-end residential, industrial, hospitality and retail)
- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation (including JCT and bespoke forms)
- Development and forward funding structures
- Construction aspects of real estate and finance transactions
On the projects side, you will gain exposure to:
- Energy and infrastructure projects across sectors such as:
- Renewables (solar, wind, battery storage)
- Hydrogen, carbon capture and energy from waste
- LNG and broader energy transition initiatives
- The full project lifecycle, including:
- Structuring, procurement and delivery
- Asset management and operational matters
- Refinancing and secondary transactions
The team works on both UK and international matters, often collaborating with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The Role
You will:
- Take the lead on smaller matters and work closely with partners on complex transactions
- Draft and negotiate key construction and project documentation
- Advise clients on risk in the context of wider commercial transactions
- Manage workstreams and liaise directly with clients
- Support junior lawyers and trainees
- Contribute to business development and client relationship building
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- England & Wales qualification (or equivalent) with 2.5–5 years’ PQE
- Strong non-contentious construction experience from a leading firm
- Experience advising on commercial real estate development projects
- Familiarity with standard form contracts (particularly JCT) and exposure to bespoke drafting
- A genuine interest in developing experience across projects and infrastructure (prior experience beneficial but not essential)
- Strong technical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness
Why Apply?
- Unique opportunity to combine construction and projects work
- Direct exposure to leading partners in real estate and energy transition
- Work on high-profile UK and international matters
- Join a growing, strategically important team
- Strong platform for long-term career development and specialisation
For more information on this unique opportunity, please contact Rhys for a confidential discussion.