Associate / Senior Associate - Non-Contentious Construction

DWF LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of legal services is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to strengthen their Construction team. Responsible for providing pre-contractual procurement advice and legal support for ambitious projects, the ideal candidate will have solid experience in construction law and strong skills in contract drafting. The role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to work with national and international clients in various sectors like retail and infrastructure. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in construction law.
• Experience in drafting and revising contracts.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑contractual procurement advice.
• Support clients nationally and internationally.
• Deliver practical legal advice to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues for innovative solutions.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Contract drafting and negotiation

Client advisory skills

Relationship building

Effective prioritization

Job description

Job Overview

DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, is hiring an Associate or Senior Associate with strong experience in transactional (non-contentious) construction matters to join our expanding Construction team. The role involves working on ambitious projects across the UK and internationally with a team recognized as leaders in this field. It offers frontline experience supporting the expanding Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, Planning, and Finance teams, along with non-contentious opportunities arising from our strong global construction disputes team. The non-contentious workload includes development work with sector exposure to retail, housing, student accommodation, hospitality, regeneration, infrastructure and energy projects. Clients range from regional, national and international companies, financing institutions, central government and local authorities, with the full range of non-contentious and contentious construction services.

The role will be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, with a flexible, hybrid working approach. We also welcome applications from candidates based in Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham who are happy for occasional travel to Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑contractual procurement advice and prepare and negotiate construction documentation.
• Support national and international clients.
• Provide project advisory advice and collaborate closely with clients to deliver practical, clear and robust legal advice, ensuring their commercial objectives are met.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver innovative solutions and maintain the highest standards of client service.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in construction law.
• Knowledge and experience in drafting and revising contracts and appointments for a range of projects and parties.
• Experience building working relationships internally and externally to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the business direction and client needs.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and maximise efficiency in working practices.

Benefits & Culture

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do, aiming to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service.