Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer 2-7 PQE

MAP Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier Legal 500 law firm as a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer in London. This exciting role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, including energy and real estate development. Collaborate with a dynamic team and engage with a diverse range of clients, from developers to public bodies. With a focus on professional growth, this firm provides excellent training, career progression, and a supportive culture. If you're passionate about construction law and ready to elevate your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous benefits

Career progression

Training opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent knowledge of standard form construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and project risk management.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Client communication

Procurement strategies

Project risk management

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Job Title: Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Top-Tier + Excellent Benefits

Firm: Highly Ranked Legal 500 Practice

Our clients are a premier Legal 500 law firm, consistently ranked in the top tier for Construction.

The team advises on some of the most complex and high-value infrastructure, energy, and development projects in the UK and internationally.

Due to continued growth in demand for our non-contentious work, they are now looking to appoint a driven and commercially astuteNon-Contentious Construction Lawyer 2-7 PQEto join their London office.

The Role

You will be involved in high-profile projects across sectors including transport, energy (renewables and traditional), real estate development, and social infrastructure. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of clients including developers, funders, contractors, and public bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke agreements
• Advising clients on procurement strategies, project risk management and contract structuring
• Supporting major development and infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Working closely with transactional teams across real estate, projects, and finance
• Involvement in client relationship management and business development initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–6 years’ PQE with a focus on non-contentious construction
• Excellent working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Experience advising on large-scale developments or infrastructure projects
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in the construction sector

What Is On Offer:

• Work on market-leading and cutting-edge construction projects
• A highly supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking culture
• Excellent training, career progression and partnership track
• Flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
• Recognition from Legal 500 and Chambers UK for both quality of work and team culture

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your construction law career with a standout Legal 500 firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV [e-mail], or apply directly via LinkedIn.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence