Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats international de premier plan recherche un Associé en Construction Non-Contentieux pour rejoindre son équipe. Vous travaillerez sur des projets de développement d'envergure au Royaume-Uni et à l'international, avec des opportunités d'évolution de carrière et un environnement de travail collaboratif et flexible, sans avoir besoin d'être basé à Londres.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travailler à distance

Opportunités d'évolution de carrière

Environnement de travail inclusif et collaboratif

Qualifications

• Avocat en construction qualifié au Royaume-Uni avec 4–8 ans d'expérience.
• Expérience en non-contentieux et bonne compréhension des contrats et de l'approvisionnement.
• Proactif, collaboratif et orienté vers le commerce.

Responsibilities

• Travailler sur des projets de développement majeurs au Royaume-Uni et à l'international.
• Rédiger et négocier des contrats de construction standard et sur mesure.
• Conseiller sur les stratégies d'approvisionnement et les risques de construction.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Procurement Strategies

Commercial Awareness

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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A leading international law firm is looking to hire a talented Non-Contentious Construction Associate (4–8 PQE) to join its highly regarded construction and projects team, advising on top-tier development work across sectors including commercial real estate, infrastructure, energy, and life sciences.

The Role:

• You’ll work on major UK and cross-border development projects, acting for developers, funders, contractors, and public bodies.
• Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, EPC, etc.).
• Advising on procurement strategies, project structuring, and construction risk.
• Exposure to high-value, complex mandates with excellent partner access and client contact.

What’s on Offer:

• Work-from-anywhere flexibility: This firm offers full remote or hybrid working options.
• Excellent quality work without needing to be London-based.
• Clear career progression path and genuine investment in associate development.
• Collegiate and supportive team environment, with access to high-calibre clients and deals.

You will be:

• A UK-qualified construction lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE.
• Experienced in non-contentious construction, with a strong grasp of contracts and procurement.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative in approach.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a construction lawyer seeking top-quality work and flexibility in how and where you deliver it.