Construction Lawyer (Non-Contentious)

BCL Private Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Non-Contentious Construction team in London, advising on high-quality, non-contentious matters for a distinguished client base.

You will specialise in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, supporting lifecycle projects, and collaborating with related real estate teams, with 2–6 years' PQE and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising on construction contracts and related documentation.
• Excellent academic and professional background.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction and related project documentation.
• Advise on construction contracts and associated commercial arrangements.
• Support clients throughout the lifecycle of major development and construction projects.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm, particularly those specialising in real estate and property development.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and provide commercially focused legal advice.
• Take increasing responsibility for matters and play an active role in developing the wider construction practice.
• Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives.
• Support the firm's wider pro bono, community, sustainability and responsible business activities.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Drafting

Negotiation

Construction contracts

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Construction Lawyer (Non-Contentious) | London

A leading UK law firm with an outstanding reputation across real estate and construction is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Non-contentious Construction team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a UK-qualified construction solicitor with approximately 2-6 years' PQE to join a successful and growing practice and work on high-quality, sophisticated construction matters for an impressive client base.

The role will focus exclusively on non-contentious construction work, making it particularly attractive to lawyers looking to develop and deepen their expertise in this specialist area.

Working as part of an established and collaborative construction team, you will advise clients on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, acting on complex and high-value projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on a range of non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and related project documentation.
• Advising on construction contracts and associated commercial arrangements.
• Supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of major development and construction projects.
• Working closely with colleagues across the firm, particularly those specialising in real estate and property development.
• Developing strong, trusted relationships with clients and providing commercially focused legal advice.
• Taking increasing responsibility for matters and playing an active role in the development of the wider construction practice.
• Contributing to business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives.
• Supporting the firm's wider pro bono, community, sustainability and responsible business activities.

This is more than simply an opportunity to move to another construction team. The successful candidate will join a market-leading practice with an excellent reputation and high-quality client base, providing an environment in which they can build a long-term career.

Candidate requirements:

• 2-6 years' PQE with strong experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising on construction contracts and related documentation.
• A strong academic and professional background.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, client-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for developing your career within a leading construction practice.

Whether you are an Associate looking to take the next step in your development or a Senior Associate seeking a high-quality platform with greater responsibility and career progression, this opportunity offers excellent potential.

All applications will be handled in confidence.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.