Associate/ Senior Associate (Construction)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is expanding its Construction team and seeks an Associate/Senior Associate with 4–8 years PQE. This role offers a chance to work on high-value projects in infrastructure and energy, with a focus on JCT and NEC contracts. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years PQE in construction law.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• High-value transactional work in infrastructure, rail, and green energy.
• Collaborate on major cross-team projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Commercial Acumen

Tools

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

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Associate/ Senior Associate (Construction), london

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Client:

LAW Absolute

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently working with a highly regarded Legal 100 firm that is looking to grow its Construction team with an Associate or Senior Associate (4–8 PQE).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team known for its collaborative culture, top-quality work, and strong presence across the UK.

The Construction team work on both contentious and non-contentious matters, and the firm actively encourages its lawyers to develop a broad skill set. The role could be based in either; Cardiff, Southampton, Oxford, Reading or London.

The role involves high-value transactional work, particularly in infrastructure, rail, and green energy. The ideal candidate will be confident working with JCT and NEC contracts in a construction and property development context, and eager to expand their experience on major, cross-team projects.

What They’re Looking For:

• 4–8 years PQE
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts
• A collaborative, confident and personable approach
• Solid technical ability and strong commercial acumen
• A keen interest in working across infrastructure and energy projects
• Excellent communication skills and leadership potential
• In-house experience with major contractors, consultants or public bodies is also highly regarded

-hybrid working-2–3 days per week in the office

PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH A COPY OF YOUR CV IF INTERESTED OR FEEL FREE TO GIVE ME A CALL ON 020 7092 8043 TO DISCUSS FURTHER.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.