Non-Contentious Construction Day 1 Partnership-Boutique City Law Firm- No following required

Company: Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment
Apply for the Non-Contentious Construction Day 1 Partnership-Boutique City Law Firm- No following required
Location: London
Job Description:

Our longstanding client, a high-quality boutique City law firm, is looking to recruit an ambitious experienced non-contentious construction senior associate who is looking to move into a direct entrant partner role.

The firm that has an impressive reputation within the real estate space with a focus on working with entrepreneurial clients including investors, developers and HNWIs and the department generates plenty of internal work as well as winning standalone work.

  • Acting for developers and investors on prime London offices
  • Supporting hotels/leisure on acquisitions and refurbishment projects
  • Advising on fit-out programmes
  • Forward funding including BTR, retirement living, pension funds
  • Advising education providers on the construction and development of new sites and facilities
  • HNW investors on various developments including commercial and residential

Unusually, for a partner role, there is no requirement to bring a client following, however, the successful candidate must have strong relationship building skills and will have an interest in BD.

Key selling points:

  • Day 1 Partnership
  • No client following required
  • High quality work and clients more akin to a Top 30 firm
  • Leadership role- opportunity to lead and further develop the practice
  • Healthy work/life balance- only 1250 hours target

You will be E&W qualified with at least 10 years PQE gained within a UK law firm specialising in non-contentious construction.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
  • At least 10 years PQE specialising in non-contentious construction within a UK law firm

Posted: May 23rd, 2026