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JR United Kingdom

Stoke-on-Trent

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats international de premier plan recherche un associé en construction non-contentieuse (4–8 PQE) pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le candidat travaillera sur des projets de développement au Royaume-Uni et à l'international, conseillant sur des contrats de construction et des stratégies d'approvisionnement. L'entreprise offre une flexibilité de travail exceptionnellement moderne, un parcours de progression claire, et la possibilité de travailler avec des clients de haut calibre sans avoir à être basé à Londres.

Benefits

Flexibilité de travail à distance ou hybride
Accès à des travaux de haute qualité
Investissement dans le développement des associés
Environnement de travail collaboratif et solidaire

Qualifications

  • Avocat en construction UK qualifié avec 4 à 8 ans d'expérience.
  • Expérience en construction non-contentieuse, forte maîtrise des contrats.
  • Proactif et collaboratif dans l'approche commerciale.

Responsibilities

  • Travailler sur des projets de développement majeurs au Royaume-Uni et à l'international.
  • Rédiger et négocier des contrats de construction standards et sur mesure.
  • Conseiller sur des stratégies d'approvisionnement, structuration de projets, et risques de construction.

Skills

Non-contentious construction
Procurement strategies
Contract drafting
Commercially minded
Collaborative approach

Education

UK-qualified construction lawyer
4–8 years' PQE

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.

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