Senior Construction Lawyer – Data Centre & Real Estate

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root Dusseldorf is sourcing a Senior Construction Lawyer to join the London-based construction team within a leading Real Estate practice. The role covers procurement strategies, contract negotiations (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and transaction support on major real estate and financing deals.

The right candidate will have 6+ years’ PQE, strong drafting ability, and a track record leading transactions and mentoring junior lawyers, including complex data centre and infrastructure matters.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Experience on major construction deals with strong technical aptitude.
• Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction agreements (JCT and FIDIC essential).
• Experience covering development agreements and forward funding.
• Ability to lead transactions, mentor juniors and manage client negotiations.
• Interest in technology-driven legal solutions and cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke agreements.
• Managing high-value construction elements of financing, corporate and real estate transactions.
• Advising on procurement strategies, security, and collateral agreements.
• Leading workstreams, supervising junior lawyers and ensuring smooth transaction delivery.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients on construction risk and early dispute matters.
• Driving business development and contributing to know-how initiatives.

Skills

JCT contracts

FIDIC contracts

Transaction leadership

Mentor juniors

Data centres

Job description

Taylor Root Dusseldorf is sourcing a Senior Construction Lawyer to join the London-based construction team within a leading Real Estate practice. The role covers procurement strategies, contract negotiations (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and transaction support on major real estate and financing deals.

The right candidate will have 6+ years’ PQE, strong drafting ability, and a track record leading transactions and mentoring junior lawyers, including complex data centre and infrastructure matters.