Construction Senior Associate

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Construction Senior Associate (5+ PQE) for a prestigious position in their Chambers-ranked team in London. This role offers significant responsibility, advising on high-value, complex construction projects, while benefiting from a clear pathway toward partnership and hybrid working options. Strong experience in non-contentious construction law and contract negotiation is required.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 50% of time at home

Structured progression from senior associate to partner

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE with significant construction law experience.
• Strong grounding in non-contentious construction including JCT, NEC and EPC forms.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development.
• A team-oriented mindset for hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Shape procurement and contracting strategies.
• Draft and negotiate construction and development documentation.
• Advise on risks in live schemes.
• Work with JCT, NEC, and EPC contracts.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law experience

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented mindset

Flexibility in a hybrid environment

Tools

JCT

NEC

EPC forms

Job description

Job Description

Construction Senior Associate (Non-Contentious) | 5+ PQE | City of London | Top 100 Firm

Are you an experienced construction lawyer looking to step up into a Senior Associate role with a clear pathway towards partnership?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious Top 100 City firm and take on high-value, complex matters within a Chambers-ranked Construction team.

The Firm

This leading full-service firm has a strong reputation across private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports & entertainment, and international trade.

Recent highlights include:

• Supporting on a multi-million-pound hotel redevelopment.
• Advising on £50m+ housing, infrastructure and energy projects.
• Acting on large-scale university and office developments.

The construction team is led by a partner with extensive experience in the non-contentious sector, including advising major investors and high-profile PFI/PPP schemes.

The firm is known for its pragmatic approach, ability to simplify complex deals and its inclusive, collaborative culture. You’ll join a team where progression is clear and your career development is actively supported with the right candidate ultimately progressing to partnership.

The Role:

A standout opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a forward-thinking, expanding team.

You’ll take on senior-level responsibility, working closely with partners and leading on matters such as:

• Shaping procurement and contracting strategies.
• Drafting and negotiating construction and development documentation.
• Advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing project failures.
• Working with JCT, NEC, and EPC contracts.

The work is varied, from standard form contracts to more bespoke, complex agreements, as well as large-scale due diligence exercises and development arrangements.

Experience in commercial and/or housing development would be highly valued, though not essential.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in business development, strengthening client relationships and growing your profile within the sector.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Hybrid working – 50% of your time at home.
• Join a highly regarded, ambitious team delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Advise a broad portfolio of high-profile clients across housing, infrastructure, energy, and real estate.
• Benefit from a clear career trajectory – with structured progression from senior associate to partner.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ PQE with significant construction law experience.
• Strong grounding in non-contentious construction, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms (and amendments).
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for sector-specific knowledge and business development.
• A team-oriented mindset with flexibility to thrive in a hybrid working environment.
• Experience in commercial and/or housing development is advantageous, but not essential.

This is a career-shaping opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading firms, advising on high-value, non-contentious construction matters while working closely with major developers, housing providers and commercial clients across the real estate and infrastructure sectors.