Construction Lawyer

McCann FitzGerald LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension contributions

Life assurance and income protection

Great working environment

Job summary

McCann FitzGerald LLP in Ireland seeks an Experienced Associate to join the Construction Group. You will advise on complex construction and engineering matters, drafting and negotiating documents for major projects, and support public and private sector clients.

You will collaborate with partners across Real Estate, Corporate and Finance teams, handling non-contentious matters with potential for dispute exposure and contributing to business development and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales.
• 2–6 years PQE in non-contentious construction law in a leading firm or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Advising developers, contractors, funders, investors, public sector bodies and consultants on non-contentious construction matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction documents including Building contracts, design and build, professional appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees and security docs.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contract structures for major development and infrastructure projects.
• Support real estate, corporate and banking transactions through construction due diligence and risk analysis.
• Advise clients on construction regulatory and compliance issues and identify commercial risk with proactive solutions.
• Mentor and support junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Construction law

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland/England & Wales

2–6 years PQE in non-contentious construction law

Job description

At McCann FitzGerald, we are a group of committed and passionate people who together create the strength of our firm. We combine world‑class legal thinking with a human approach, to create advantage and unlock potential for our clients.

We work collaboratively, bringing the best people and teams together to solve complex issues, seize opportunities, and create better outcomes for clients.

The expectations of our clients, the competitive marketplace and our own ambitions have grown consistently over recent years. To ensure that we have the right structures in place to support the achievement of our goals we are currently recruiting for an Experienced Associate to join the Construction Group.

The McCann FitzGerald Construction Group is the leading construction and engineering law team in Ireland. The team has consistently been top ranked across all directories for decades and comprises the leading practitioners in the field. The team has been instructed on almost all of the state’s most significant projects and continues to be busy on some of the largest and most complex transactions across both the public and private sectors.

Role Overview / Purpose

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across the firm's Real Estate, Corporate and Finance teams, providing strategic legal advice on complex construction and engineering matters. There will also be opportunities to work on contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising developers, contractors, funders, investors, public sector bodies and professional consultants on a broad range of non‑contentious construction matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and engineering documentation, including: Building contracts
• Design and build agreements
• Professional appointments
• Collateral warranties
• Parent company guarantees
• Bonds and security documentation
• Framework agreements
• Operation and maintenance agreements

• Advising on procurement strategies and contract structures for major development and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting real e‑state, corporate and banking transactions through construction due diligence and risk analysis.
• Advising clients on construction‑related regulatory and compliance issues.
• Identifying and managing contractual risks and providing commercially focused solutions.
• Assisting clients with project delivery, contract administration and risk management throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Contributing to business development initiatives, client relationship management and thought leadership activities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where appropriate.

Skills & Experience

Technical Experience

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience of standard form construction contracts and bespoke project documentation.
• Experience advising on large‑scale commercial development, infrastructure, energy or real estate projects.
• Excellent technical legal skills and strong commercial awareness.
• Familiar with industry‑standard forms, including RIAI, FIDIC, NEC, CWMF and JCT contracts.

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Education & Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales, or another common law jurisdiction.
• Between 2-6 years’ PQE in non‑contentious construction law within a leading law firm or in‑house legal team.

Our Offer

• Health insurance
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance and income protection cover
• A great working environment

McCann FitzGerald is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.