Construction Senior Associate, Dublin

BCL Legal Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Associate in Dublin (Hybrid) to advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters. The role suits an Associate or Senior Associate with 4–7 years PQE, handling contracts, negotiations, and cross-border projects for employers, contractors, and consultants.

You will work with international offices, draft complex agreements, and contribute to high-profile infrastructure developments in Ireland, the UK, and beyond.

Qualifications

• Ideally 4-7 years PQE with non-contentious construction law experience.
• Experience advising employers, contractors, sub-contractors, or consultants across Irish and international markets.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and commercial negotiation skills, with a practical, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts, sub-contracts, professional appointments, guarantees, and collateral warranties.
• Advising key industry stakeholders on non-contentious construction legal matters across diverse sectors.
• Supporting clients through complex domestic and cross-border infrastructure and construction developments.
• Collaborating closely with partners and team members across international offices to deliver seamless legal advice.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Cross-border advisory

Education

Ireland Solicitor admitted

Job description

Construction Associate / Senior Associate (5-7 Years PQE), Dublin (Hybrid)

About the Role

An opportunity for an experienced Construction Associate (looking to take a step up) or Senior Associate (approx. 4-7 years PQE) to join a leading, international law firm in Dublin.

This role offers the opportunity to advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters. You will act for employers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, and other construction professionals across a variety of major projects in Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts, sub-contracts, professional appointments, guarantees, and collateral warranties.
• Advising key industry stakeholders on non-contentious construction legal matters across diverse sectors.
• Supporting clients through complex domestic and cross-border infrastructure and construction developments.
• Collaborating closely with partners and team members across international offices to deliver seamless legal advice.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally 4-7 years PQE with strong, dedicated experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Demonstrated track record advising employers, contractors, sub-contractors, or consultants across Irish and international markets.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and commercial negotiation skills, with a practical, client-focused approach.
• Strong academic background and admitted as a solicitor in Ireland (or equivalet jurisdiction).

What's on Offer

• A defined pathway to advance your legal career within a top-tier specialist practice highly recognised for its work in the construction and insurance sectors.
• Direct involvement in high profile, complex domestic and international construction projects.
• Benefit from joining an organisation genuinely committed to its people, offering professional growth, competitive remuneration, and a supportive team environment.