Construction Solicitor

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Specialist Firm in Dublin (Hybrid) is expanding its construction practice, offering an Associate/Senior Associate role focused on non-contentious construction. The position provides direct client exposure and cross-border advisory work.

Qualified solicitors with 3–10 years PQE will draft and negotiate standard forms including Irish/FIDIC/NEC/JCT, and provide strategic advice across infrastructure, real estate, and finance projects.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Strong track record negotiating standard-form contracts (Irish/FIDIC/NEC/JCT) and security documents.
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage high-stakes transactions and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers, contractors, funders and consultants through every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Draft and negotiate major Irish and international contracts and collateral security.
• Lead cross-border construction advisory matters and collaborate with global project teams.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Technical Draftsperson

Commercial Mindset

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Associate/Senior Associate - Non-Contentious Construction | Leading Specialist Firm

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

PQE: ~3-10 Years

Practice Area: Construction / Projects Advisory

Ready to step into high-value, market-shaping infrastructure and development work without getting lost in the corporate crowd? We are partnering with a top-tier international specialist law firm renowned for its tier-one reputation across the construction, projects, and infrastructure sectors. Their Dublin practice is expanding, offering an ambitious Associcate/Senior Associate direct client exposure, complex cross-border advisory mandates, and clear runway for progression.

The Focus

• Advise employers, contractors, funders, and consultants through every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Draft and negotiate major Irish and international standard forms, bespoke EPC/main contracts, professional appointments, and collateral security suites.
• Steer transactional construction advisory across commercial development, real estate finance, and major infrastructure/PPP schemes.
• Collaborate seamlessly with London, UK, and international project teams.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor: 3-10 years PQE with proven non-contentious construction experience.
• Technical Draftsperson: Strong track record negotiating standard-form contracts (Irish/FIDIC/NEC/JCT) and security documentation.
• Commercial Mindset: Comfortable managing high-stakes transactions independently and mentoring junior associates.
• UK cross-border project experience is a plus, but not essential.