Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate (4–8 PQE) for its prominent construction and projects team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value projects across diverse sectors, with flexibility for remote or hybrid working arrangements, excellent career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Remote or hybrid working options

Clear career progression

Supportive team environment

Access to high-calibre clients

Qualifications

• Experienced in non-contentious construction with 4-8 years PQE.
• Strong grasp of construction contracts.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Advise on procurement strategies and project structuring.
• Work on major UK and international development projects.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Construction law expertise

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

UK qualification in law

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.