Construction lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate with 4–8 years PQE to join its respected construction team in Portsmouth. The role offers a chance to work on major projects across various sectors, including commercial real estate and infrastructure. Candidates should be UK-qualified with experience in non-contentious matters and a strong grasp of construction contracts. This position offers work-from-home flexibility and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Work-from-anywhere flexibility

Clear career progression path

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Previous work on UK and cross-border development projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on major UK and cross-border development projects.
• Draft and negotiate standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
• Advise on procurement strategies and construction risk.

Skills

UK-qualified construction lawyer

Experience in non-contentious construction

Strong grasp of contracts and procurement

Commercially minded

Proactive and collaborative

Job description

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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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.