Construction & Projects Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Construction & Projects Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join their high-profile London team. The role offers exposure to landmark projects across various sectors, a collaborative culture, and genuine career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong transactional experience and a proactive approach, contributing to significant national and international projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Agile working flexibility

Ongoing investment in training

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE in construction and/or infrastructure law.
• Experience in real estate or projects-related construction work.
• Trained and qualified at a leading City or large regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on construction matters and contracts.
• Working on infrastructure projects from procurement to delivery.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation.

Skills

Transactional experience

Commercial acumen

Client-facing work

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Trained at a leading City firm

Job description

Are you a talented Construction & Projects lawyer looking to take your career to the next level within a globally recognised, top tier practice? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a 2-5 PQE Associate to join one of the most high-profile construction and projects teams in London.

The Firm

This leading international law firm has an unrivalled reputation in the construction and infrastructure space, acting for top-tier clients across public and private sectors. Their work spans major sectors such as energy (nuclear, renewables, oil & gas), transport, real estate development, water, education, and health. The firm is regularly instructed on some of the most significant projects in the UK and globally, with a track record including landmark developments such as HS2, the London Olympics, Crossrail, and Hinkley Point C.

With a collaborative and supportive working culture, first-class training, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and diversity, this firm stands out as a modern market leader.

The Role

The team is looking for a mid-level solicitor (2-5 years' PQE) with solid transactional construction and projects experience to join their expanding London office.

You will work on a broad range of high-value and often iconic national and international projects, gaining exposure across multiple sectors including infrastructure, real estate, and finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on development-related construction matters, including standard form and bespoke construction and engineering contracts.
• Working on infrastructure projects from procurement through to delivery, across sectors including energy, transport and utilities.
• Supporting real estate and finance teams on project finance, development and construction risk issues.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation including EPC, D&B, consultancy, interface, and O&M agreements.
• Advising key stakeholders including sponsors, funders, developers, contractors and public sector bodies.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2-5 years' post-qualification experience in construction and/or infrastructure law.
• Strong transactional experience with a grounding in real estate or projects-related construction work.
• Trained and qualified at a leading City or large regional firm, or with relevant in-house legal team experience.
• Technically excellent with strong commercial acumen and an enthusiasm for client-facing work.
• A collaborative team player who is proactive, highly organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in developing sector knowledge in infrastructure, energy or real estate.

What's on Offer:

• High-quality, market-leading work on landmark UK and international projects.
• A collaborative, international team with genuine career development opportunities.
• Ongoing investment in training and sector-specific development to help you become a true specialist.
• Competitive salary and bonus, excellent benefits, and agile working flexibility.
• Inclusive working culture, with a strong focus on diversity, well-being and innovation.

If you're looking to make a move to one of the largest and most respected construction and infrastructure teams in the world, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to grow your expertise while working on projects that shape the built environment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment.