Senior Associate – Construction (6-10 PQE)

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Associate in Construction at a leading UK law firm in London. You will work across contentious and non-contentious matters, handling high-value instructions and providing pragmatic, commercial advice.

The role values client-focused service, strong relationship-building, and supervisory capability, with PQE 6-10 and experience in JCT/NEC forms preferred. Hybrid or flexible arrangements may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 6-10 years’ PQE in construction law.
• Experience in contentious or non-contentious construction matters.
• Ability to handle high-quality matters independently and provide pragmatic advice.
• Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC forms of contract; dispute experience for contentious candidates.
• Strong client relationships, communication, and supervisory skills.

Skills

Construction law

PQE 6-10 years

Client relations

Supervisory skills

JCT/NEC familiarity

Job description

Senior Associate – Construction – 6-10 PQE

About the Firm

This leading UK law firm is highly regarded in the construction sector, recognised for providing commercially astute advice to a diverse portfolio of clients. The firm maintains a strong reputation for collaborative culture, long-standing client relationships, and sector-specific expertise across real estate, housing, infrastructure, and corporate.

The Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join their highly regarded Construction team. The practice covers both contentious and non-contentious work, but the firm is open to candidates with experience in either discipline. You will have the flexibility to focus on the areas that align best with your expertise and preferences, while gaining exposure to high-quality instructions and major UK projects. The priority is finding the right individual, rather than requiring a rigid specialisation.

What They’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 6-10 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in either contentious or non-contentious construction law (or both)
• Ability to handle high-quality matters independently and provide pragmatic advice
• Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC forms of contract (contentious candidates should demonstrate dispute resolution experience)
• Strong client relationship, communication, and supervisory skills

Why Apply?

You will gain exposure to high-value and complex work within a supportive team that offers career development opportunities. This is an exciting role for candidates seeking top-quality instructions paired with a forward-thinking culture.

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