Non-Contentious Construction Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment represents a leading international law firm in London recruiting a Non-Contentious Construction Associate (2–5 PQE). The role offers exposure to high-value development and infrastructure projects with a broad client base including developers, investors, contractors and public sector bodies.

The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction, with strong experience of JCT contracts, development frameworks and consultant appointments.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Experience with JCT contracts is essential.
• Development frameworks and development agreements experience.
• Consultant appointments and collateral warranties experience.
• Advising developers, contractors, investors or public sector clients.
• Ability to handle matters with increasing responsibility within a team.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating JCT contracts and related documentation.
• Advising on development agreements and development frameworks.
• Preparing consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novation agreements and bonds.
• Collaborating with real estate, planning, projects and banking teams on large transactions.
• Providing commercially focused advice throughout the construction lifecycle.

Skills

JCT contracts

Development frameworks

Development agreements

Consultant appointments

Collateral warranties

Developers

Investors

Public sector

Job description

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a Non-Contentious Construction Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its highly regarded London construction practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value development and infrastructure projects for a broad client base including developers, investors, contractors, occupiers and public sector bodies. The team is consistently instructed on significant built environment projects and offers genuine exposure to market-leading work from day one.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of front-end construction matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating JCT contracts and associated construction documentation.
• Advising on development agreements and development frameworks.
• Preparing consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novation agreements, guarantees and bonds.
• Working closely with real estate, planning, projects and banking teams on large transactions.
• Providing commercially focused advice throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

About You

Applications are welcomed from lawyers with approximately 2–6 years' PQE who can demonstrate strong experience in non-contentious construction work.

The ideal candidate will have experience of:

• JCT contracts (essential).
• Development frameworks and development agreements.
• Consultant appointments and collateral warranties.
• Advising developers, contractors, investors or public sector clients.
• Managing matters with increasing levels of responsibility while working as part of a collaborative team.

Experience of NEC contracts or wider infrastructure work would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates who have strong construction experience are encouraged to apply, regardless of PQE level.

What's on Offer

• High-quality front-end construction work.
• A strong pipeline of complex development and regeneration projects.
• Direct client exposure and responsibility.
• Highly competitive salary
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Clear opportunities for progression and professional development.