Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate (4–8 PQE)

Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate (4–8 PQE)

Location: London

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Hybrid working model)

Salary: up to £150,000 DOE

The Firm

My client is a highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a strong presence in London and across the UK. The firm advises a diverse client base ranging from major developers and contractors to institutional investors and international organisations. It is recognised for delivering commercially focused, high-quality legal advice within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate (4–8 PQE) to join a growing London team. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value projects across a variety of sectors, providing work comparable to top City firms while maintaining a supportive and collegiate culture.

You will play a key role in advising clients across the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters and contribute to business development initiatives.

You will advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters including:

• Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts (including JCT and NEC)
• Advising on development agreements, building contracts, and professional appointments
• Supporting real estate, finance, and corporate transactions with construction input
• Risk management and procurement strategy across large-scale projects
• Advising on project structuring and delivery models across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and energy

The team works with a wide range of clients including developers, contractors, consultants, lenders, and public sector bodies. You will collaborate on major transactions while also managing your own matters with a high degree of autonomy.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 4–8 years’ PQE with strong non-contentious construction experience
• Solid technical grounding with experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation
• Commercially minded with strong communication skills
• Strong academic background (2:1 or above preferred)

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to attend the London office 2–3 days per week as part of a hybrid working model.