Construction Associate

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking a Construction Associate (non-contentious) for its London office. The role targets England & Wales qualified lawyers at NQ-2 PQE, with experience in construction or housing matters.

You will handle client agreements, risk assessment on live schemes, and contract analysis. The successful candidate will join a leading UK and international law firm with a strong reputation in procurement, development, construction and large-scale projects, offering a permanent position and

Qualifications

• England & Wales Qualified Lawyer at NQ-2 PQE level.
• Experience in Construction or Housing practice.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and EPC forms.
• Willingness to commute to London regularly.

Responsibilities

• Help clients prepare agreements.
• Advise on risks in live schemes, including delays and payments.
• Analyse contracts and provide updates to clients.
• Assist on live projects, negotiations, and dispute avoidance.

Skills

Construction law

Housing practice

Education

England & Wales Qualified Lawyer (NQ-2 PQE)

Job description

Construction Associate (non-contentious) | International Law Firm

NQ-2 PQE | London Based

Permanent Opportunity | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client, a leading UK and international law firm, is actively recruiting for a non-contentious Construction Associate to join them on a permanent basis in their London office – this role will suit someone between NQ-2 PQE level.

The team holds a strong reputation in this space and the Lawyers are recognised for their expertise in various areas such as procurement, development, construction and large-scale projects.

As the successful Construction Associate, you’ll be responsible for:

• Helping clients prepare agreements
• Advising on risks in live schemes (advising on delays, preventing failures of construction projects, giving payment advice)
• Analysing contracts and providing clients with updates
• Advising on live projects (assisting in avoiding disputes, commercial negotiations and deals)

Plus, much more.

To be considered for this Construction Associate opportunity, you’ll need to have/be the following:

• Be an England & Wales Qualified Lawyer (NQ-2 PQE)
• Have experience working in a Construction or Housing practice/team
• Have good working knowledge of JCT, NEC and EPC forms
• Be able to commute to the London office on a regular basis

As our client is open to NQs – if you’re currently a Trainee Solicitor with the above experience, you will be considered.