Construction Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 law firm in London seeks a Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) with 5-8 PQE. The role involves advising on high-value construction projects and drafting key documents, while also providing strategic input. The firm offers excellent career progression and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Competitive remuneration and bonus

Career progression opportunities

Emphasis on work/life balance

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience at a leading construction practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and standard forms.
• Experience advising developers and investors on UK-based development projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction documents, including contracts and warranties.
• Advising on risk allocation across project lifecycles.
• Managing multiple projects for high-profile clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client management

Team collaboration

Drafting skills

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

JCT

NEC

FIDIC

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IDEX Consulting Ltd

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) – 5–8 PQE

Location: London

Department: Projects & Construction

Status: Full-time, Permanent

About the Firm

We are a market-leading, Tier 1-ranked law firm with a premier construction and projects practice. Our London team advises on some of the UK and Europe’s most high-profile development, regeneration, and infrastructure projects. Recognised for our commercial approach and deep sector insight, we act for a broad range of blue-chip clients including developers, real estate funds, institutional investors, and major corporates.

Due to sustained growth and an exciting pipeline of development work, we are seeking a talented 5–8 PQE associate with a focus on non-contentious construction law to join our London office.

The Role

You will work as part of our top-tier non-contentious construction team, advising clients on complex, high-value construction and development projects across the commercial real estate, residential, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The role involves:

• Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction documents, including:
• Building contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke)
• Professional appointments (RIBA, ACE, bespoke)
• Collateral warranties, third-party rights schedules
• Development agreements and agreements for lease
• Advising on procurement strategies and risk allocation across the project lifecycle
• Supporting real estate, corporate and finance teams on the construction aspects of transactions
• Managing multiple projects for high-profile UK and international clients
• Providing strategic input during early-stage project structuring and development
• Liaising directly with clients, consultants, and counterparties
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to internal training and development
• Supporting business development initiatives and thought leadership in the market

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a confident and commercially-minded lawyer with strong experience in non-contentious construction. The ideal candidate will have:

Key Requirements:

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales
• 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience at a leading construction, real estate, or projects practice
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and standard forms (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
• Experience advising developers, investors, and institutional landowners on UK-based development and regeneration projects
• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage complex documentation
• Client-facing experience with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong team ethos and ability to work across disciplines
• Ability to supervise junior associates and trainees

Why Join Us?

• Join a Tier 1 ranked construction team regularly instructed on landmark development schemes
• Work alongside market-leading partners and clients on high-profile UK and international projects
• Excellent career progression opportunities with structured support for promotion to Senior Associate and beyond
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with an emphasis on work/life balance and hybrid working
• Competitive remuneration, bonus, and benefits package