Non-Contentious Construction Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment represents a City of London firm seeking an NQ Solicitor to join the Projects, Development & Construction team with a focus on non-contentious construction. You will work alongside experienced lawyers and receive strong mentorship.

This role offers exposure to drafting and negotiating contracts (JCT/NEC/FIDIC), due diligence on development matters, and progression within a supportive, collaborative environment as you build your foundation in construction law.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or due to qualify in September 2026.
• Training contract with exposure to Non-Contentious Construction.
• Strong academics and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction and project documentation.
• Support procurement and contracting strategies across projects.
• Advise on JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Assist with due diligence on development and investment projects.
• Develop knowledge of construction contracts and commercial considerations.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Education

NQ Solicitor England & Wales or due to qualify in Sept 2026

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor | NQ | City of London | Top 100 Firm

Are you an NQ Solicitor looking to build your career in Non-Contentious Construction within a highly regarded and supportive team?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Projects, Development & Construction practice, where you’ll receive strong mentorship, hands‑on experience and the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on high‑quality matters.

The Firm:

This Chambers‑ranked law firm has built a strong reputation across private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and more. Advising domestic and international clients including multinational corporations, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions and private individuals, they have developed an impressive client base throughout their 300‑year history.

The firm is widely recognised for its supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture, with a strong focus on mentoring and career development. For an NQ, this provides an excellent environment in which to develop your technical skills, gain confidence and build a strong foundation for your legal career.

The specialist Projects, Development and Construction team is a core part of the wider firm, providing a comprehensive range of construction law advice across a broad spectrum of projects. The team has an excellent reputation across accommodation, housing, residential development, health, education, commercial and investor sectors.

You’ll join a close‑knit team working alongside experienced Associates, Senior Associates and highly regarded Partners. With a collaborative approach and a strong emphasis on learning and development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from lawyers with extensive expertise across construction and development.

The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an NQ Solicitor, or someone set to qualify in September, with an interest in Non-Contentious Construction to join a growing team and develop their expertise with excellent support and mentorship.

As an NQ in the Projects, Development and Construction team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of construction matters, working closely with experienced members of the team and gradually taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Your work may include:

• Assisting with the drafting, review and negotiation of construction and project documentation.
• Supporting procurement and contracting strategies across a range of projects.
• Advising on standard form construction contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
• Assisting with bespoke construction agreements and amendments.
• Supporting due diligence on development and investment projects.
• Advising clients across sectors including residential development, housing, accommodation, healthcare, education, commercial and infrastructure.
• Supporting clients with contractual and risk management issues throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Working alongside senior lawyers on complex and high‑value construction matters.
• Developing your understanding of construction contracts and the commercial considerations affecting clients.

You’ll receive hands‑on training and close supervision from experienced Partners and senior lawyers, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, learn from live matters and develop your technical knowledge. The team is committed to helping junior lawyers build confidence and take ownership of their work as they progress.

You’ll also have the opportunity to become involved in client relationships and business development activities over time, giving you a well‑rounded foundation for your future career.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Join a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team.
• Excellent support and mentorship from experienced Partners and senior lawyers.
• Gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of construction and development matters.
• Work with a varied client base across housing, development, healthcare, education, commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Develop strong technical knowledge across JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke construction agreements.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear focus on training, development and building your confidence as an NQ.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑quality matters from an early stage.

Requirements:

• Newly Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, or due to qualify in September 2026.
• Training contract experience in Construction, ideally with exposure to Non-Contentious Construction.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within Construction and Projects.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, ideally including JCT, NEC or FIDIC.
• Strong academics and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a close‑knit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor, or September 2026 qualifier, to join a leading Projects, Development & Construction team and build a strong foundation in Non-Contentious Construction. With excellent mentorship, high‑quality work and a genuinely supportive environment, this is a fantastic platform for a junior lawyer looking to develop their career within a respected London practice.