Non-Contentious Construction Associate - Hybrid, Client-Facing

BCL Legal Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

London office presence

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited in London is seeking experienced Non-Contentious Construction Solicitors at Associate and Senior Associate levels to join its established construction team. The role offers high-quality real estate construction work, direct client exposure and a balanced work-life approach within a reputed city firm.

You will advise on JCT contracts, collateral warranties, development agreements and forward funding, while developing client relationships and, at Senior Associate level,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with UK practice and 2–7 years' PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Experience drafting JCT contracts, professional appointments and collateral warranties.
• Exposure to developers, investors, landlords or other real estate clients.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating JCT building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties and construction security documents.
• Advising on construction aspects of acquisitions, disposals, lettings, development agreements and forward funding.
• Working with Commercial Real Estate team on development and investment transactions.
• Developing direct client relationships and taking increasing responsibility.
• At Senior Associate level, supervising junior lawyers and leading transactions.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

JCT contracts drafting

Commercial real estate

Client relationships

Team supervision

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Job description

BCL Legal Limited in London is seeking experienced Non-Contentious Construction Solicitors at Associate and Senior Associate levels to join its established construction team. The role offers high-quality real estate construction work, direct client exposure and a balanced work-life approach within a reputed city firm.

You will advise on JCT contracts, collateral warranties, development agreements and forward funding, while developing client relationships and, at Senior Associate level,