Construction & Projects Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of the market remuneration

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment represents a leading international law firm seeking a talented non-contentious Construction Lawyer to join its London team. You will advise on procurement and delivery of major construction projects, draft and negotiate contracts, and support across sectors including infrastructure, energy and real estate.

The role offers meaningful responsibility and exposure to prominent clients within an international network.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience.
• Strong front-end construction experience gained within a recognised practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation.
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills.
• A practical and commercially focused approach.
• The ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively.
• E&W qualificaiton is preferred, but candidate qualified in common law jurisdictions will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement and delivery of major construction and engineering projects.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts, consultant appointments, warranties and related project documentation.
• Advise on standard-form and bespoke contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
• Support clients with procurement strategy, contractual structures and risk allocation.
• Work across sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate and transport.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas and international offices.
• Build strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, funders and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Collaboration across teams

Practical/commercial approach

Education

3-7 years PQE or equivalent experience

E&W qualification preferred

Job description

Join a market-leading international practice and advise on the development and delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll handle sophisticated front-end work for prominent clients, gain meaningful responsibility and collaborate with specialists across an international network.

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented non-contentious Construction Lawyer to join its highly regarded team in London.

You will:

• Advise on the procurement and delivery of major construction and engineering projects
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts, consultant appointments, warranties and related project documentation
• Advise on standard-form and bespoke contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC
• Support clients with procurement strategy, contractual structures and risk allocation
• Work across sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate and transport
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas and international offices
• Build strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, funders and other project stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-7 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience
• Strong front-end construction experience gained within a recognised practice
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills
• A practical and commercially focused approach
• The ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively
• E&W qualificaiton is preferred, but candidate qualified in common law jurisdictions will also be considered

Why?

• High-quality domestic and international projects
• Sophisticated, varied front-end construction work
• Direct exposure to prominent clients
• Lean, visible team
• Genuine responsibility and clear opportunities for progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Top of the market renumeration

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.