Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer | US Firm

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a mid-level associate to join its non-contentious construction team. This role involves advising on high-value cross-border projects and requires a qualified lawyer with experience in front-end construction law and project finance transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial awareness and work collaboratively with various teams. This presents an outstanding opportunity to be part of a global platform.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in construction law.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM contracts and project finance transactions is essential.
• Familiarity with standard contract forms like JCT and NEC is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction projects.
• Work closely with project finance and real estate teams.
• Engage in cross-border matters.

Skills

Experience in front-end construction

Familiarity with FIDIC

Strong grasp of international construction law

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law)

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading US firm in London, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its highly ranked non-contentious construction team.

The practice advises on some of the most complex and high-value projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. Clients include sovereign states, multinationals, state-owned companies, infrastructure funds, private equity houses and financial institutions. The work spans:

• Transport infrastructure (airports, ports, rail, roads, water)
• Energy, renewables, oil & gas, petrochemicals and hydrogen
• Transmission infrastructure and data centres
• Mining, metals and commercial property

This role offers exposure to major cross-border and cross-practice matters, working closely with colleagues in project finance, real estate, technology, M&A and private equity.

Candidate requirements

• England & Wales (or other common law) qualified lawyer
• Experience in front-end construction, EPC/EPCM contracts and project finance transactions
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard forms (JCT, NEC, LOGIC)
• Strong grasp of international construction law principles and risk allocation
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative, client-focused mindset

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global platform and advise on market-shaping projects.

If you are interested, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion.