Senior Construction & Projects Counsel

WILLIAM FRY LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry LLP in Dublin seeks a senior lawyer to join our Projects & Construction team. You will provide advice on complex construction matters, negotiate contracts (RIAI/NEC), and contribute to major infrastructure and energy projects with a broad client base.

You will collaborate with Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate teams, supporting development, financing, and M&A transactions while fostering strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) within a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, with a focus on construction, energy infrastructure, and/or other major projects.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating construction contracts (especially RIAI, NEC, and professional appointments) and related documents, with a solid understanding of market requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Client focused with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Interested in mentoring and developing junior lawyers on the team.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on construction-related legal issues, including project procurement, disputes, project management, mid-stream issues like extensions of time (EOT) and claims, negotiation of construction contracts, and agreements related to project financing and development, as well as construction elements in M&A transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating key contracts and agreements for diverse project types.
• Participating in Ireland's largest and most complex construction projects, engaging with large Irish and global clients, including developers, contractors, and funders.

Skills

Contract drafting

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Negotiation

Tools

RIAI contracts

NEC contracts

Professional appointments

Job description

William Fry LLP in Dublin seeks a senior lawyer to join our Projects & Construction team. You will provide advice on complex construction matters, negotiate contracts (RIAI/NEC), and contribute to major infrastructure and energy projects with a broad client base.

You will collaborate with Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate teams, supporting development, financing, and M&A transactions while fostering strong client relationships.