Construction Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits

Market-leading training

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment, based in Birmingham, is seeking a mid-level Construction Associate (3–6 PQE) to join a leading international firm’s non-contentious construction practice and work on landmark energy and infrastructure projects.

The role offers hybrid working, ample development, and a clear progression path within a top-tier environment in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a solid understanding of construction contracts and procurement.
• Experience advising clients across energy, infrastructure or real estate sectors.
• Commercially minded with strong client relationships and the confidence to manage your own workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex construction documentation and procurement strategies.
• Advise on risk allocation and procurement strategy for high‑value projects.
• Manage client relationships across a varied portfolio including energy, infrastructure and real estate.
• Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to develop expertise and market profile.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Contract drafting

Procurement knowledge

Client relationship management

Construction law

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Construction Associate | 3-6 Years PQE | Top 15 International Firm | Birmingham

A compelling opportunity for a mid-level Construction lawyer to join one of the most highly regarded non-contentious construction practices in the country, working on landmark energy and infrastructure projects alongside some of the leading names in the field from the firm's growing Birmingham office.

The Firm

This Top 15 international firm stands in a class of its own when it comes to energy, infrastructure, real estate and major projects. It holds more Tier 1 Legal 500 rankings in the UK than any other firm and has been named the most innovative law firm in Europe. Its sector-led approach means lawyers are not simply advising from the outside but are genuinely embedded in the industries they work with, building deep client relationships and commercially sharp expertise over time.

Despite its global scale and impressive reputation, the culture is approachable, collaborative and genuinely supportive. The firm invests heavily in learning and development and hybrid working is fully embedded, creating an environment where lawyers can do exceptional work without sacrificing quality of life.

The Team

The non-contentious construction team is one of the strongest in the market, consistently ranked at the top of both Chambers and the Legal 500. The team acts on complex, high-value projects across renewable energy, conventional power, major infrastructure and real estate development for a client base that includes FTSE 100 companies, international developers, utilities and public sector bodies.

The team is known for its technical depth, its practical approach and its ability to manage procurement strategy, contract drafting and risk allocation on some of the most significant mandates in the market.

The Role

Based in Birmingham, you will join a close-knit team of specialists and take on a meaningful and senior role within the practice from day one. At this level you will be running your own workstreams, drafting and negotiating complex construction documentation, advising on procurement strategy and risk allocation and managing client relationships across a varied and high-quality project base spanning renewable energy, major infrastructure and real estate development.

You will work directly alongside highly regarded partners and senior lawyers, taking on genuine responsibility whilst being supported to develop your technical expertise and market profile further. This is a firm that takes the long-term development of its lawyers seriously, and at Associate to Managing Associate level the pathway forward is clear, structured and well-supported.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3 to 6 years PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a solid understanding of construction contracts and procurement
• Experience advising clients across energy, infrastructure or real estate sectors
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills and the confidence to manage your own workstreams
• Ambitious and looking to develop your profile within a market-leading international practice

What's on Offer

• A role within a top-ranked, internationally respected non-contentious construction practice
• Exposure to landmark projects spanning renewable energy, major infrastructure and real estate
• A clear progression framework with formal support towards Senior Associate and beyond
• Hybrid working, comprehensive benefits and a genuinely inclusive culture