Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks to hire a talented Non-Contentious Construction Associate (4–8 PQE) for its construction team. This role involves advising on major projects, drafting contracts, and offering guidance on procurement strategies. The firm provides flexible working arrangements and a clear career progression path, allowing for impactful work outside London.

Benefits

Work-from-anywhere flexibility

Clear career progression path

Collegiate team environment

Qualifications

• UK-qualified construction lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE.
• Experience in non-contentious construction.
• Strong understanding of contracts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Work on major UK and cross-border development projects.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Advise on procurement strategies and project structuring.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement Strategies

Collaborative Approach

Tools

JCT

NEC

FIDIC

EPC

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.