Associate/ Senior Associate-Contruction

Associate / Senior Associate - Construction

Location: Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)

Practice Area: Construction & Engineering

Salary: £65-78.5K base (dependent on PQE) plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package

Key Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Construction & Engineering Lawyer with strong credentials and a passion for high-quality legal work. This role would ideally suit candidates with experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters, but we are equally open to hearing from those who specialise in one area and wish to broaden their experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• Contentious experience including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC)


• A proven ability to provide early-stage, commercial, and practical advice on distressed projects


• Familiarity with payment disputes, professional negligence, delays, and defective works claims


• Non-contentious expertise in advising on and leading transactions, drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary agreements, and providing project lifecycle support


• Experience acting for a broad client base including employers, main contractors, sub-contractors, and construction professionals


• A strong academic record and experience typically gained from a major City, national or regional law firm


• A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sectors


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Role & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Band 1-ranked Construction Team, part of a wider Real Estate department. You will contribute to the team's ongoing success and gain exposure to high-value disputes and complex construction projects in diverse sectors including logistics, education, and manufacturing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters


• Representing clients in dispute resolution proceedings and offering early-stage risk mitigation advice


• Leading on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms


• Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the team through business development and client relationship initiatives


• Supporting and participating in client-focused activities such as case law workshops and sector events


• Benefiting from paralegal and knowledge lawyer support, as well as access to industry-leading online legal resources

Firm Overview

You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where collaboration, inclusion, and progression are actively encouraged.

Recent accolades

• Shortlisted - Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024


• Highly Commended - Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023


• Shortlisted - The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023


• Office awarded RICS SKA Silver Certification and Fitwel 2 Star Accreditation

You will also find the firm committed to diversity and inclusion, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Flexible Working

We offer agile and hybrid working options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.