Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Lawyer

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years' PQE, strong transactional construction experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high-value development, infrastructure, and construction projects.

The successful Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction matters, including development projects, infrastructure schemes, energy projects, real estate led construction work, procurement strategy, building contracts, professional appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and ancillary project documentation. The role offers a genuinely high calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment.

You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including developers, investors, funders, contractors, consultants, occupiers, and major corporates. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross border, making this an ideal move for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long term progression.

The Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 2-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction
• Experience gained within a recognised construction practice
• Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
• Experience drafting and negotiating building contracts, appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees and related construction documentation
• A strong understanding of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• A commercial, client-focused approach
• The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an international law firm

In Return

• Competitive salary
• High-quality international construction work
• Excellent training and professional development
• Direct exposure to leading Partners
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Strong London platform with an international client base
• Hybrid working

If you are a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation.