Senior Associate - Construction (Non-Contentious)

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

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Senior Associate to join their construction team, working on significant non-contentious projects. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of PQE, focusing on construction law, contract negotiation, and business development. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and cross-office collaboration.

Benefits

World-class training and development

Agile working environment

Opportunities for business development

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Strong foundation in drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Experience with data centre developments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value and complex construction projects.
• Mentor junior lawyers and lead on matters.
• Involve in client relationship management.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a dynamic non-contentious construction team within a top-tier international law firm in London.

This role sits at the intersection of real estate, infrastructure, and cutting-edge sector developments, offering exposure to high-value, strategically important projects across the UK and beyond.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a construction practice embedded within a leading international real estate group, advising blue-chip clients including developers, investment funds, banks, tech giants, and major public sector bodies.

The work is diverse, fast-paced and sector driven, touching on projects that intersect with energy, telecoms, healthcare, data centres and large scale engineering.

As a senior member of the team, you'll take on high levels of responsibility from day one, with the opportunity to lead on matters and mentor junior lawyers.

You'll also be actively involved in client relationship management and business development initiatives.

This role offers:

• A chance to join an internationally recognised firm.
• Work on high-profile, cross-border projects that are often transformative.
• Be part of a culture where over 70% of the work involves cross-office collaboration, offering a truly global platform.
• Access world-class training and development, with clear pathways to advance.
• Enjoy an agile, supportive working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What You'll Need

We're looking for a confident and experienced construction lawyer with:

• 4+ PQE (Senior Associate experience) in non-contentious construction, ideally gained at a leading practice.
• A strong technical foundation in drafting and negotiating construction and engineering contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Exposure to sectors such as energy, data centres, IT infrastructure, or telecoms would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.
• Experience advising on data centre developments would be a distinct advantage.
• The ability to manage complex matters independently and drive client relationships.
• A commercial mindset and natural flair for business development.

What's On Offer

• A collegiate, internationally connected culture.
• An open and inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated.
• A proactive approach to work-life balance with flexible and agile working arrangements.
• A platform to develop into an industry leader within your field.
• Commitment to supporting your continued learning and progression.

If you're a self-starter looking to take the next step in a high-profile construction practice with a global outlook, we'd love to hear from you. This is a standout opportunity to grow your practice within a forward-thinking, sector-driven international firm.

Apply now for consideration, or for a confidential discussion, contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment today.