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IDEX Consulting Ltd

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Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Construction Associate with 5-8 years' experience in non-contentious construction law. This role involves advising on complex projects across various sectors and requires strong drafting and client management skills. You will work with high-profile clients and participate in significant development projects, offering a collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and bonus

Excellent career progression opportunities

Hybrid working options

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Qualifications

5-8 years' post-qualification experience in construction law.
Experience advising developers and institutional landowners on UK projects.
Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC, FIDIC standard forms.

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating construction documents like building contracts and development agreements.
Advising on procurement strategies and risk allocation.
Managing projects for UK and international clients.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Drafting skills

Client-facing experience

Proactive problem-solving

Supervisory skills

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

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Business Director @ IDEX Consulting Ltd | Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant

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

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com

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