Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats international de premier plan recherche un 'Non-Contentious Construction Associate' pour rejoindre son équipe de construction et de projets. Le rôle offre la flexibilité de travail à distance ou hybride, tout en fournissant l'accès à des projets et des clients de grande envergure, favorisant le développement professionnel et une ambiance de travail collaboratif.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travail à distance

Opportunités de développement de carrière

Environnement d'équipe collégial et de soutien

Qualifications

• Avocat en construction avec 4-8 ans d'expérience PQE.
• Expérience en droit non-contentieux, solide compréhension des contrats.
• Approche proactive et collégiale.

Responsibilities

• Travail sur des projets de développement au Royaume-Uni et à l'international.
• Rédaction et négociation de contrats de construction types et personnalisés.
• Conseil sur les stratégies d'approvisionnement et les risques de construction.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategies

Commercial mindset

Collaborative approach

Education

UK-qualified construction lawyer

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.