Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is assisting a leading International Law Firm in London to appoint a Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) to join their Projects, Development & Construction team in the City of London.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work across development, infrastructure and large-scale projects with strong partner access and long-term career progression, while embracing a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• NQ-1 PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience within a recognised construction or projects team.
• Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms and market-standard amendments.
• Experience advising on bespoke and complex development arrangements.
• Sector exposure to development, investor-led or housing/accommodation projects.
• Genuine interest in developing sector knowledge and contributing to team growth.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction and development documentation.
• Advising on procurement and contracting strategies from project outset.
• Working with standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
• Supporting live projects to manage and mitigate risk.
• Running matters independently and managing competing priorities.
• Contributing to know-how development and business development.
• Advising on risk management and dispute avoidance on live schemes.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Job description

Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) | International Law Firm | City of London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Construction Lawyer to join a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team within a leading UK and international law firm.

This role is ideal for an Associate (NQ-1 PQE) non-contentious construction lawyer seeking high-quality work, close partner access and a genuine platform for long-term career development within a growing and ambitious practice.

The team advises on a broad range of development, infrastructure and construction projects, acting for an impressive and diverse client base that includes developers, investors, funders, public bodies, contractors and consultants.

The practice has particular strength in:

• Real estate and mixed-use development
• Housing and accommodation (including living sector projects)
• Regeneration schemes and joint ventures
• Education, healthcare and care sector developments
• Energy, renewables and sustainability-led projects
• Infrastructure and large-scale commercial developments

You will be involved in matters from project inception through to completion, advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation and complex contractual arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of construction and development documentation
• Advising on procurement and contracting strategies from the outset of projects
• Working with both standard form and bespoke construction contracts
• Supporting clients on live projects to manage and mitigate risk
• Running matters independently and managing competing priorities
• Contributing to know-how development and business development initiatives
• While the role is non-contentious, the team frequently advises on risk management and dispute avoidance on live schemes, offering a commercially rounded practice.

You are likely to have:

• NQ-1 PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Experience within a recognised construction or projects team
• Strong knowledge of JCT, NEC and FIDIC forms and market-standard amendments
• Experience advising on bespoke and complex development arrangements
• Sector exposure to development, investor-led or housing/accommodation projects (highly desirable)
• A genuine interest in developing sector knowledge and contributing to team growth

You do not need to have experience of every contract type, but you should be keen to take on increasingly complex and high-profile work, with partner support.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High-quality, varied non-contentious construction work
• Strong pipeline of development and infrastructure projects
• Clear scope for progression - this is a long-term career role
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with excellent partner access
• Opportunity to shape your practice, mentor others and build profile
• Hybrid working with flexibility and sensible core office days

If you are an ambitious non-contentious construction lawyer looking for a role that combines top-quality work, responsibility and long-term progression, this opportunity should be firmly on your radar.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.