Projects, Development & Construction Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate in the Projects, Development and Construction team. The role involves advising clients, drafting and reviewing contracts, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years of experience in Non-Contentious Construction law, with strong knowledge of relevant contracts such as JCT and NEC. This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Transparent career pathway

Supportive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE in Non-Contentious Construction law is essential.
• Experience or knowledge in JCT, NEC, FIDIC contracts is required.
• Strong investor and housing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across the construction sector including developers and contractors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction documentation.
• Support clients with risk management during live projects.

Skills

Non-Contentious Construction law

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Business development

Education

6+ PQE in England & Wales

Tools

JCT

NEC

FIDIC

Job description

Projects, Development & Construction Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | City of London | Top 50 Firm

Are you a motivated Construction lawyer, looking to join a growing, dynamic team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team.

The Firm:

This Chambers-ranked law firm has created a strong reputation with expertise in private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and more! Advising domestic and international clients such as multi-national corporations, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions and private individuals. They have built this client base throughout its 300-year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms.

Widely praised for its supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development, particularly for junior professionals. In practice you will join a team where you'll be supported by leading partners and solicitors, gain hands-on experience early and build a clear pathway.

The specialist Projects, Development and Construction team is a core element of the wider firm and provides a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. With an esteemed reputation across accommodation, housing, residential development, health, education, commercial and investor sectors.

You will join a close-knit project team, working alongside an associate, senior associate and two award winning partners. All with extensive expertise across construction and development, offering great exposure to a range of construction matters. The team is renowned for delivering high-quality results while maintaining strong relationships with their long-standing clients and offering significant career opportunities for the right candidate.

The Role:

A standout opportunity for a Senior Construction Solicitor with Non-Contentious experience to join a forward-thinking and rapidly expanding team with excellent mentorship and support throughout while you progress your legal career.

As a Senior Associate in the Projects, Development and Construction team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters. Your work will include advising clients across the construction sector, including public institutions, developers, contractors, funders and consultants.

You will be working on matters consisting of:

• Shaping procurement and contracting strategies from project outset.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and project documentation.
• Preparing agreements that protect client interests and allocate risk effectively.
• Working across diverse project types including regeneration, accommodation, energy, healthcare, hotels and infrastructure.
• Advising on standard and bespoke contracts, including JCT, EPC/EPCM, NEC, partnering arrangements and joint ventures.
• Supporting clients with risk management during live projects, including payment issues, delays, and safety concerns.
• Analysing contracts to clarify rights, responsibilities and next steps.
• Advising on extensions of time, insolvency issues, and termination processes.
• Helping clients avoid disputes through proactive advice and commercial negotiation.

Alongside this, you'll have the chance to build and develop your own profile, with a strong emphasis on business development that will contribute to both your success and the team's growth. You'll also play a key role in supporting junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance to help them thrive.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Be part of a dynamic, award-winning firm, where you will be advising and acting in complex cases.
• Work alongside highly regarded partners and lawyers with national reputations and proven expertise across the Projects, Development and Construction sectors.
• Contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan and the firm's commonality of purpose.
• Driven equal opportunities for all communities, recognised for its supportive culture, diversity and commitment to professional development.
• Benefit from a transparent career pathway with genuine opportunities for progression.

Requirements:

• 6+ PQE (England & Wales) in Non-Contentious Construction law.
• Strong development, investor and/or housing/accommodation experience is welcomed.
• Solid knowledge of JCT, NEC, FIDIC and market-standard amendments.
• Willingness to take on bespoke agreements, large due diligence and development arrangements.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Enthusiastic approach to business development and relationship building.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Construction Solicitor, to join one of the UK's leading full-service law firms. You'll work alongside highly regarded lawyers on complex, high-value matters, gaining exceptional exposure to a broad range of high-profile clients and transactions.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.