Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer

Thinking Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinking Search is seeking an ambitious associate to join a well-established non-contentious construction practice in the UK. You will advise on a broad range of construction matters, support transactions across real estate development, energy and infrastructure, and draft and negotiate contracts while working closely with partners and colleagues across offices.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work for major clients, with a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment and

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage client relationships.
• Collaborative, motivated and keen to develop within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters.
• Support and lead on transactions across real estate, energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts and associated documentation.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across offices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and market knowledge.
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value projects.

Skills

Drafting skills

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing non-contentious construction team, working on a broad range of UK and international projects across multiple sectors. This role offers exposure to high-quality work for major clients, alongside the support of a collaborative, cross-office team environment.

Remote, Office Based and FTC opportunities available.

The team operates as a single UK practice and advises a wide spectrum of industry participants, including developers, project companies, owners, lenders, contractors and suppliers. You will support projects across real estate development and investment, energy, transport and infrastructure, combining domestic work with large-scale, cross-border matters.

Role

• Advise on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters
• Support and lead on transactions across real estate, energy and infrastructure projects
• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts and associated documentation
• Manage matters independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across offices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development initiatives and market knowledge
• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex, high-value projects

Candidate Requirements

• Non-contentious construction matters
• Experience of construction contracts, consultant appointments and collateral warranties desirable
• Exposure to real estate, energy or infrastructure projects advantageous but not essential
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage client relationships
• Collaborative, motivated and keen to develop within a growing practice

This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious associate to develop their practice within a supportive and high-performing team, offering quality work, genuine responsibility and clear progression.