Senior Associate – Projects, Development & Construction
2 days ago
City of London
Job Title: Senior Associate – Projects, Development & Construction Location: London (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: £70,000 - £120,000, D.O.E + Excellent Benefits (DOE) PQE: 6+ Years An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team at a leading international law firm in London. This role is ideal for an experienced construction lawyer with strong non-contentious expertise, looking to work on high-value, complex development and infrastructure projects across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and growing team with an outstanding reputation for advising developers, investors, contractors, funders, and public sector bodies on major UK and international projects. The Role: You will play a key role advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction and development matters, including: • Drafting and negotiating construction and development agreements, • Advising on procurement strategies and project structuring, • Supporting major regeneration, infrastructure, and development schemes, • Advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including:, • JCT, • NEC, • FIDIC, • EPC and EPCM contracts, • Advising on joint ventures, development agreements, and investor arrangements, • Providing risk analysis and strategic advice on live projects, • Supporting clients across sectors including real estate, housing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and commercial development, • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team development, • Contributing to business development and client relationship management, • This is primarily a non-contentious role, with a focus on supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of major construction and development projects. What We’re Looking For: • UK-qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in construction law, • Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters, • Excellent working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC), • Experience advising developers, investors, contractors, or funders, • Strong drafting, negotiation, and technical legal skills, • Experience managing matters independently and supervising junior team members, • Commercial awareness and strong client relationship skills, • Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload, • A collaborative mindset and interest in long-term career progression, • Experience in development, housing, accommodation, or infrastructure projects is particularly desirable. What’s on Offer: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid working (minimum 50% remote working available), • High-quality domestic and international project work, • Clear career progression pathway, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and business development, • Exposure to major clients including developers, investors, public bodies, and multinational organisations, • Flexible working arrangements considered If you are a construction lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a highly respected and forward-thinking team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm offering high-quality work, strong career progression, and a supportive culture.