Construction Lawyer - Senior Associate

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Associate with 3-8 PQE to join its thriving Construction practice. The role includes managing various projects with opportunities in large infrastructure, rail, and green energy sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction law and be familiar with JCT and NEC contracts. The firm supports hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 3-8 PQE experience at a national, regional, or City law firm.
• In-house experience at major contractors, consultants, or public bodies is valued.

Responsibilities

• Join the Construction practice managing both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Handle high-profile transactional work and develop expertise in large infrastructure projects.

Skills

High-caliber construction experience

Familiar with JCT and NEC contracts

Strong technical competence

Good communication skills

Team player with leadership potential

Job description

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Construction Lawyer - Senior Associate, Cardiff

Client:

Blake Morgan LLP

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a 3-8 PQE Associate / Senior Associate to join our thriving Construction practice. The team is based across Cardiff, Southampton, and Oxford, but we are open to candidates interested in working from Reading or London. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, encouraging skill development across a broad range of areas. Given our recent focus on high-profile transactional work, familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts from a construction and property development perspective is ideal. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop expertise in large infrastructure, rail, and green energy projects.

We support hybrid working, typically with 2-3 days of flexible office attendance based on business needs.

Skills / Experience Required

We are interested in candidates with high-caliber construction experience from a leading national, regional, or City law firm. In-house experience at major contractors, consultants, or public bodies is also highly valued.

• 3-8 PQE
• Confident and personable
• Very familiar with JCT and NEC contracts
• Keen to develop cross-team project experience
• Strong technical competence and intellectual ability
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• A team player with leadership potential

Please apply to arrange a confidential call to discuss further.