Construction Lawyer - Associate / Senior Associate

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, providing strategic legal support on high-profile projects. With a focus on JCT and NEC contracts, you'll engage directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices. The firm promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while developing your expertise in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-8 PQE with strong construction law experience.
• Background in national, regional, or City law firms or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Advising on JCT and NEC contracts from a construction perspective.
• Handling PPP and PFI transactions with strategic legal support.

Skills

Construction Law

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

PPP/PFI Transactions

FIDIC Contracts

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Construction Lawyer - Associate / Senior Associate
Location: Cardiff,
Experience: 4-8 PQE

Are you an experienced Construction Lawyer looking for a new challenge? Our client are a top 100 commercial law firm who are seeking a 4-8 PQE Associate or Senior Associate to join their thriving team, advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. With a strong pipeline of high-profile transactional work, this role offers exposure to complex projects across multiple sectors.

The Role:

• Advising on JCT and NEC contracts from a construction and property development perspective.
• Handling PPP and PFI transactions, offering strategic legal support.
• Working with FIDIC and ICHEME contract forms for large-scale projects.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices, developing a wide-ranging skill set.
• Leading and contributing to challenging construction-related disputes and transactions.

Requirements:

• 4-8 PQE with strong construction law experience.
• Background in national, regional, or City law firms, or in-house at a major contractor, consultant, or public body.
• Confident and personable approach, comfortable with direct client engagement.
• Strong expertise in JCT and NEC contracts, and wider procurement experience (PFI/PPP).
• Technically excellent with strong commercial awareness.
• Exceptional communication skills and all round team player.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package together with a hybrid working model, typically with 2-3 days flexible office attendance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters working on major transactions within a dynamic and growing team.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*