Solicitor - Construction (Energy)

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm is seeking a Construction Associate with 2-5 years of PQE to join their esteemed Energy & Infrastructure team in London. This role focuses on advising clients on non-contentious construction matters, particularly in the renewables sector, offering exceptional growth and learning opportunities in an engaging team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to specialise in renewables

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law (non-contentious).
• Offshore wind experience is highly desirable.
• Training from a Magic Circle or US firm.

Responsibilities

• Support on a broad range of construction and O&M aspects of renewable energy projects.
• Advise on major international projects globally.
• Gain exposure to high-profile mandates.

Skills

Strong drafting experience of FIDIC contracts

Advising on construction and O&M aspects

Experience in renewable projects

Education

Strong academic background

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Associate Director - Legal Recruitment - London, City & West End

Construction Associate (Energy & Infrastructure) | 2 - 5 PQE | City of London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a construction associate with 2-5 years' PQE to join the highly regarded Energy & Infrastructure team at a leading international firm. This role sits within the construction group, focusing primarily on non-contentious matters in the renewables sector.

The opportunity

The team is looking to hire a technically strong and commercially astute associate to support on a broad range of construction and O&M aspects of renewable energy projects.

Working directly with senior members of the team, including a London-based partner and a senior associate, you will gain exceptional exposure to high-profile and complex international mandates.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in advising on major projects globally, including Europe, Asia, and the US.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate looking to deepen their specialism in the renewables sector, with particular emphasis on offshore wind and energy transition projects.

What they're looking for:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law (non-contentious).
• Strong drafting experience of FIDIC contracts - this is essential.
• Experience advising on Construction and O&M aspects of renewables projects.
• Offshore wind experience is highly desirable.
• Exposure to oil & gas projects, with a desire to transition into renewables, will be considered.
• Additional experience with marine agreements (BIMCO and LOGIC) would be advantageous.
• Strong academic background.
• Training from a leading international, Magic Circle, Silver Circle or US firm.

The team and culture

You will be joining a close-knit, high-performing team, working directly with respected leaders in the sector.

The construction team operates as part of the wider Energy & Infrastructure practice, which also covers project finance, M&A and real estate.

Given the team structure, associates benefit from early responsibility and direct client exposure from day one.

The culture is collaborative, approachable and down to earth, with a strong emphasis on personal development and quality of work. The firm fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where lawyers at all levels are trusted to take ownership of their matters and play a key role in client relationships.

Location and working pattern

The role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement:

• Three days in the office with flexibility to work remotely for two days each week.

Remuneration

Highly competitive salary + bonus and benefits. (To give a steer on what salary you can achieve at the level of experience this role is aimed at, NQs at this firm are paid £160,000 PA).

Why apply?

• Work alongside market-leading partners on complex, cross-border energy and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to specialise in renewables and energy transition work.
• Enjoy high levels of responsibility and visibility within a small, high-impact team.
• Be part of an inclusive and collegiate firm culture.
• International scope, with projects spanning Asia, Europe, and the US.

This makes for an excellent opportunity for a Construction (Energy) Associate in the City of London!

Apply now for confidential consideration or call Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment to find out more today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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