Projects Solicitor (Senior Associate or Legal Director)

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director for its Projects team. The role involves advising clients on national and international construction projects, developing strong relationships with public and private sector clients. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE and possess strong negotiation, drafting, and project management skills. This is a unique opportunity for career advancement within a respected firm offering complex project work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in projects and non-contentious construction.
• Ambitious and seeking a clear path to progression.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private sector clients on procurement matters.
• Work across all stages of design and construction.
• Support due diligence with corporate and banking teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong drafting

Negotiation skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Associate or Legal Director – Projects & Construction – London

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its well established and highly regarded Projects team in London advising on high‑profile national and international developments across housing, infrastructure, commercial real estate, leisure and the public sector.

Summary

Title - Senior Associate / Legal Director

Location - London

Salary - Up to £130,000

The Role

As part of a national team of over 50 construction specialists, you’ll work at the heart of major development and regeneration projects, partnering with clients including government bodies, developers, contractors, investors and housing associations. You’ll also collaborate closely with colleagues in real estate, corporate, banking, tax and planning on complex, multi‑disciplinary matters

What you’ll do:

• Advise public and private sector clients on procurement, development and construction matters
• Work across all stages of design, construction and asset management
• Support real estate, corporate and banking teams with construction due diligence
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

About you:

• 5+ years’ PQE in projects and non-contentious construction (ideally with some public sector experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation and project management skills
• Commercially astute and solutions‑focused
• Ambitious and seeking a clear path to progression

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded team and work on complex and meaningful projects, and build a long‑term career with genuine progression opportunities.