Senior Associate - Construction - Cheltenham - 5+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Access to development programs

Opportunities on high-profile projects

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join their Construction team in Cheltenham. This role focuses on non-contentious construction matters, requiring at least 5 years' PQE. Responsibilities include negotiating construction contracts, advising on terms, and drafting various contract types. The firm offers a flexible, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters.
• Extensive drafting and negotiation across major contract families.
• Ability to handle varied caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and negotiating construction contracts.
• Reviewing and advising on contract terms.
• Drafting across diverse contract suites.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

5+ Years PQE in Construction and Engineering

Job description

Senior Associate - Construction - Cheltenham - 5+ Years PQE

Location: Cheltenham

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with agile hybrid working)

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high value, non contentious construction work within a dynamic, forward thinking and collaborative Real Estate practice.

The Role

You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers across the team, acting for a wide range of public and private sector clients across the construction supply chain. The role is primarily focused on non contentious construction matters, though candidates with the ability and willingness to undertake contentious work are also encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on and negotiating construction contracts, appointments and ancillary documents
• Reviewing and advising on contract terms for employer and client side organisations
• Drafting across a range of contract suites including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, IChemE, EPCs, O&Ms, bespoke agreements and collateral documents
• Supporting high value regional and national development projects across sectors including energy, infrastructure, health, education, commercial and consumer brands
• Working collaboratively with clients, consultants and project teams both in person and via Teams
• Managing a varied and fast paced caseload with support from Partners and Managing Associates

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• At least 5 years' PQE in Construction and Engineering
• Strong experience in non contentious construction matters (contentious experience beneficial)
• Extensive drafting and negotiation experience across major contract families
• Experience acting for funders, employers, contractors and consultants
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a busy team
• Motivation, initiative and a genuine interest in business development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A flexible, friendly and inclusive working environment
• Agile working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to Michelmores Academy, a comprehensive development framework offering workshops, digital learning, mentoring and career progression support
• Opportunities to work on high profile, complex national projects
• A collaborative culture that values creativity, commercial thinking and personal growth

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed - Senior Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.