Associate/Senior Associate solicitor - Non-contentious Construction
2 days ago
London
Associate / Senior Associate – Non‑Contentious Construction (2–5 PQE) London Top 50 City firm The Role: A well respected London-based law firm is seeking a non-contentious construction solicitor, with 2–5 years’ PQE, to join its highly regarded Construction team. This role will focus exclusively on non-dispute work: advising on construction documentation, appointments, contract negotiation, and related commercial real estate issues. What You’ll Do: • Draft, negotiate, and manage construction‑related documents such as: JCT (and other standard form) building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties / third‑party rights, novation agreements, and surety/guarantee documentation., • Provide procurement advice for different construction routes and contribute to decisions about the strategic procurement strategy., • Work closely with real estate and development teams, giving construction input into wider real estate documentation (e.g., development finance, real estate acquisitions)., • Conduct due diligence on construction documentation as part of real estate or development transactions, and produce detailed legal reports on the construction risk., • Support funders, developers, institutional investors, and private clients on the construction arrangements for projects (both for funding and development)., • Advise on building security documentation, third‑party rights, and the contractual packaging required by funders or end users., • Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners to help grow and develop the construction practice, including contributing to business development. About You: • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–5 years’ PQE, preferably gained in a top‑tier real estate / construction practice., • Strong technical legal knowledge: adept at drafting construction and consultant documents, amendments to standard contracts, security documentation, and third-party rights., • Good commercial judgement, able to balance risk with business objectives., • Excellent attention to detail and strong drafting skills., • Strong client‑relationship skills and the confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders (developers, funders, contractors, consultants)., • Team player: collaborative, supportive, and willing to contribute to a collegiate culture., • Organised and able to manage multiple streams of work and deadlines., • Ambitious, proactive, and keen to contribute to business development and the growth of the team. Why This Role / Firm: • Join a well-respected Construction practice in London, known for its deep expertise in non-contentious matters., • Work with a broad range of high-calibre clients, including developers, funders, institutional investors, and private individuals, across asset classes such as residential, hotels, student accommodation, and more., • Exposure to complex development projects from inception to completion, with opportunities to advise on procurement, construction documentation, and funding., • A supportive, commercial, and collegial environment where professional development is encouraged — and where you can play a meaningful role in shaping the firm’s construction offering. If You’re Interested: If you’re a non-contentious construction lawyer with relevant experience and a passion for development / real estate construction law, we’d love to hear from you - please contact Rhys for more information