Associate/Senior Associate– Projects, Infrastructure & Construction

TLT LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

TLT LLP is recruiting an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow on a hybrid basis. The role is a full-time, permanent opportunity, and will further strengthen our PIC team that operates on a national basis.

The ideal candidate will have construction experience in both contentious and non-contentious work, with NEC, JCT and FIDIC familiarity, strong analytical and client‑facing skills, and a commercial

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or equivalent) with 1–5 PQE in construction.
• Experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC standard forms.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction work.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with appetite for business development.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise high calibre clients on non-contentious and contentious construction issues with Partner support.
• Support energy, infrastructure, highways, housing projects and related work.
• Advise clients at all stages of the post-contract process.
• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration and Technology and Construction Court proceedings.
• Assist with insolvency issues related to construction projects.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor Associates, Trainees and Paralegals.
• Support tenders and strategic planning activities.

Skills

Construction law

NEC/JCT/FIDIC

Contentious & non-contentious

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team (PIC) based in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Glasgow, on a hybrid basis. This role is a full time, permanent opportunity, and will further strengthen our existing PIC team that operate on a national basis.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a construction lawyer with both contentious and non-contentious experience. We would also welcome applications from candidates specialising in either area who are keen to develop a mixed practice.

Nationally, the PIC team has expertise across a range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate development and the public sector and undertakes both contentious, non-contentious construction and projects related work.

PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 and Chambers ranked team (with a presence in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Belfast and Glasgow) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers of mid to senior level to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success.

Your Role

You will:

• Work for high calibre clients on non-contentious and contentious complex contractual issues, with appropriate levels of Partner support
• Support clients on energy, infrastructure, highways, research facility, housing and student accommodation projects
• Be involved in advising clients at all stages of the post-contract process
• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration and Technology and Construction Court proceedings
• Assist with advising clients on insolvency issues related to construction projects
• Build relationships with new clients and existing clients of the firm
• Develop your skills, knowledge and construction law expertise
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals
• Support the Partner team on tenders
• Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base
• Contribute to team strategic planning and business development activities

Your Skills and Experience

You will be/have:

• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered or equivalent), 1-5 PQE, with construction experience gained within a highly regarded Projects/Construction team
• Experience and knowledge of standard industry forms, such as NEC, JCT and FIDIC
• Experience and knowledge of complex Construction Law matters involving issues such as delay, disruption, defects, building/fire safety, and payment claim
• A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially awarewith an enthusiasm for business development, and an appetite for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your practice area and sector focus
• Able to understand your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client
• Ambitious and enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture

Your Team

Our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team have extensive experience in development and transactional construction projects, as well as expertise in dispute management and resolution. We have a significant record of advising UK infrastructure projects, in particular in the clean energy and transport sectors including on high value complex disputes.

We work with corporate clients of all sizes - global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers are regular clients. We also work with registered housing associations and public bodies including local authorities, police forces and other governmental departments and agencies.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on [e-mail]