Senior Associate - Construction

Link Personnel Services; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Hybrid Working

Learning & Development

Excellent Career Progression

Job summary

Link Personnel Services represents a leading Irish commercial law firm seeking a Construction & Projects Senior Associate with 5-8 years' PQE to advise on complex construction, energy and infrastructure matters and related transactions.

The role involves drafting and negotiating major contracts, mentoring junior lawyers and working closely with Real Estate, Banking and M&A teams, within a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 5–8 years PQE in construction, energy or major projects.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong client relationship and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of construction, energy and infrastructure projects and transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts and development agreements (RIAI, NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and PWC forms).
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Banking and M&A teams on project financing and acquisitions.
• Provide guidance on contractual issues including extensions of time and claims.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including conciliation and adjudication.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Project transactions

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

1–8 years PQE in construction/energy

Tools

RIAI forms

NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts

Job description

Our client, is one is a leading commercial law firms, renowned for advising on complex and high-value transactions across a broad range of practice areas. Due to continued growth within their Construction & Projects practice, they are seeking an experienced (Non Contentious) Construction & Projects Senior Associate with 5-8 years’ PQE to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to gain early exposure to high-value construction, energy and infrastructure matters while working alongside leading practitioners across Real Estate, Banking and M&A. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative environment, significant client contact and strong opportunities for professional development and progression.

Salary: up to €115k

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid Working, Learning & Development, Excellent Career Progression

Total Package: up to €155k

The Role

• Advise clients on a broad range of construction, energy and infrastructure projects and transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts, consultant appointments and development agreements, including RIAI, NEC, JCT, FIDIC and PWC forms.
• Work closely with Real Estate, Banking and M&A teams on project financing, acquisitions and development-related matters.
• Provide advice on contractual issues arising during projects, including extensions of time and other claims.
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution matters, including conciliation, adjudication and litigation.
• Advise on major developments and projects across residential and living, office, energy, life sciences and infrastructure sectors.
• Develop strong client relationships through direct involvement in significant Irish and international projects.
• For more senior candidates, provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor with between 1 and 8 years’ PQE gained in construction, energy or major projects.
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm or relevant in-house environment.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent understanding of construction and project-related matters, with experience of relevant standard forms advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills with confidence dealing directly with clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while working to demanding deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across practice areas.
• Senior candidates should be comfortable supporting and mentoring junior solicitors.