Construction Associate

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed international law firm in London is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate. This position is ideal for construction lawyers with 3-5 years' PQE who are eager for high-quality advisory work and meaningful client exposure. As part of a close-knit team, you will engage with high-profile projects, draft contracts, and advise clients. The firm supports a hybrid working model and is committed to diversity and career development. Benefit from a collaborative environment with close partner access and responsibility from the outset.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexibility in working arrangements

Close partner access

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Confidence advising clients and managing matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate bespoke construction contracts.
• Advise on procurement strategies and tendering processes.
• Support client relationship development.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client advising

Business development

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) | International Law Firm | City of London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate to join the London Construction team of a highly regarded international law firm. This role is predominantly non-contentious and offers exposure to high-value, complex and often unique construction and development projects for an exceptional client base.

This position will particularly appeal to construction lawyers seeking high-quality advisory work, close client access and genuine responsibility, within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

The Construction team sits within a well-established and highly respected Real Estate practice, advising across commercial, residential, landed estates and mixed-use developments. The team is intentionally close-knit, working seamlessly with colleagues across real estate, finance, tax, private client and corporate teams, both in London and internationally.

As a Construction Associate, you will focus primarily on non-contentious construction matters, advising on development and construction aspects of high-profile projects. You will work both independently and as part of wider multi-disciplinary teams, with early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.

The firm is known for attracting clients with sophisticated and often bespoke requirements, offering you the opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while delivering commercially focused advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating bespoke construction contracts, including amendments to industry-standard forms
• Advising on construction elements of facility agreements and agreements for lease
• Advising on procurement strategies, tendering processes and public-sector requirements
• Providing commercially astute construction advice aligned with current market practice
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Real Estate and wider firm
• Supporting client relationship development and business development initiatives

This role is well suited to a 3-5 PQE construction solicitor with a strong grounding in non-contentious work and a desire to work on premium-quality matters.

You are likely to demonstrate

• 3-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Strong academic background with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Confidence advising clients directly and managing matters with appropriate supervision
• A collaborative, proactive and commercially minded approach
• The ability to take responsibility early and contribute positively to team culture
• Enthusiasm for business development and long-term client relationships
• Comfort with legal technology and modern ways of working

The firm offers a supportive, high-performance culture that values collaboration, initiative and individual contribution. Associates benefit from close partner access, high levels of responsibility and exposure to clients at an early stage, alongside structured support and progression opportunities.

Flexible working is genuinely supported, with a hybrid model (typically 2-3 days in the office) and a comprehensive benefits package.

The firm is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and actively promotes fair recruitment and progression practices across the business.

This is a compelling opportunity for a construction lawyer seeking high-quality non-contentious construction work; a premium, diverse and international client base; early responsibility and client access; a collaborative and inclusive culture; and long-term career development within a respected Real Estate and Construction practice.

For a confidential discussion about this role or to explore whether it aligns with your career goals, please get in touch.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.