Associate/Senior Associate Construction Solicitor

Absolute Law Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Absolute Law Recruitment is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Construction Solicitor for a well-established Legal 200 firm in London. The role covers non-contentious and contentious work with a bias toward dispute resolution, interfacing with major public and private sector clients.

Key duties include procurement, early works, complex contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE), consultants appointments, warranties, bonds, and strategic contractual advice. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires good knowledge of both non-contentious and contentious construction work.
• Demonstrates ability to manage relationships with large developers and funders.
• Strong organisational and client-service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Tender Advice
• Pre-Construction Services and Early Works Agreements
• Building and Engineering Contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and IChemE
• Consultants Appointments
• Collateral Warranties and Third Party Rights
• Bonds and Guarantees
• Contractual advice on payment, time for completion, defects, variations and termination
• Construction dispute avoidance and dispute resolution

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Organisation

Client relationships

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Absolute Law Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established Legal 200 firm who are looking to appoint an Associate/Senior Associate Construction Solicitor into their London Team.

The role is non-contentious and contentious work but with a contentious bias. The team work closely with the firm’s largest clients in both the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement and Tender Advice
• Pre-Construction Services and Early Works Agreements
• Building and Engineering Contracts (bespoke and standard forms including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and IChemE)
• Consultants Appointments
• Collateral Warranties and Third Party Rights
• Bonds and Guarantees
• Contractual advice services (including regarding payment, time for completion, defects, variations, termination)
• Construction dispute avoidance and dispute resolution

Requirements:

• 3+ years PQE considered.
• Good knowledge of non-contentious and contentious construction work.
• Experience in dealing with large developers and funders.
• A good technical grounding across Real Estate.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good customer service skills and able to develop long standing client relationships.
• Qualified in England & Wales.

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid working is offered.