Non-Contentious Construction Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is representing a leading international law firm seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate (2–5 PQE) in London. The role focuses on front-end construction matters, including JCT contracts, development frameworks, consultant appointments and collateral warranties.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years' PQE with strong experience in non-contentious construction, built environment projects and development work.

Qualifications

• Non-contentious construction experience is essential.
• Built environment project exposure is preferred.
• JCT contracts experience is essential.
• Development frameworks and development agreements experience.
• Consultant appointments and collateral warranties experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on front-end construction matters including drafting and negotiating JCT contracts and related docs.
• Assist on development agreements and development frameworks.
• Support large-scale commercial, residential and regeneration developments across teams.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

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.
• Supporting major commercial, residential, mixed-use and regeneration developments.
• 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:

• Non-contentious construction law.
• Built environment projects.
• 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.

If you're a non-contentious construction lawyer looking to join a leading practice undertaking some of the most interesting development work in the market, I'd be happy to provide further details in confidence.