Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a talented Non-Contentious Construction Associate (4-8 PQE) to join their esteemed team in Crawley. This role offers flexible working options and the opportunity to work on high-profile development projects across various sectors, including real estate and infrastructure.

Benefits

Work-from-anywhere flexibility

Career progression path

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4–8 years PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Strong grasp of contracts and procurement.
• Commercially minded and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Work on major development projects for clients.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Advise on project structuring and construction risk.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategies

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

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Construction lawyer, crawley, west sussex

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.