Non-Contentious Construction Associate

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Sellick Partnership in London is seeking an Associate (1-3 PQE) to join one of the UK's leading Construction teams focused on non-contentious matters for developers, investors and landlords. The role offers exposure to high-value projects and close collaboration with specialists across Real Estate, Finance and Planning.

The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years' PQE in non-contentious construction, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a commercially

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years' PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Experience advising developers, investors, lenders or other commercial clients.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of standard construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Trained and qualified with a reputable City or large national firm.

Responsibilities

• Advising developers, landlords, funders and investors on non-contentious construction matters.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation (building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, letters of intent).
• Assisting with construction aspects of commercial real estate, development and corporate transactions.
• Carrying out due diligence and preparing construction due diligence reports.
• Collaborating with Real Estate, Finance, Planning and Corporate teams on major projects.
• Supporting business development and helping build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Associate (1-3 PQE) - Non-Contentious Construction | London | £100,000-£120,000

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate (1-3 PQE) to join one of the UK's leading Construction teams in London.

Recognised as one of the most highly regarded practices in the market, this award-winning team is known for advising on some of the UK's largest and most complex development projects. Acting for an impressive client base of developers, investors, funders and landlords, the team offers exposure to high-value, technically challenging work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to build their career alongside recognised leaders in the construction sector, gaining first-class training, early responsibility and genuine long-term progression.

The role will include:

• Advising developers, landlords, funders and investors on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation, including building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, third-party rights, guarantees and letters of intent.
• Assisting with the construction aspects of commercial real estate, development, property finance and corporate transactions.
• Carrying out due diligence and preparing construction due diligence reports.
• Working closely with specialists across Real Estate, Finance, Planning and Corporate teams on major development projects.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to build long-term client relationships.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years' PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Have trained and qualified with a reputable City or large national law firm.
• Possess a strong academic background.
• Have experience advising developers, investors, lenders or other commercial clients.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of JCT, NEC and other standard construction contracts.
• Have excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Be commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop within a market-leading team.

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000.
• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant and high-profile construction and development projects.
• Exposure to an outstanding client base, including leading developers, investors and financial institutions.
• Exceptional mentoring from recognised specialists in the field.
• Genuine long-term career progression within one of the strongest Construction teams in the market.
• A collaborative, supportive culture that encourages professional development and early responsibility.
• Hybrid working and an excellent benefits package.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.