Construction & Projects Associate

Join a market-leading international practice and advise on the development and delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll handle sophisticated front-end work for prominent clients, gain meaningful responsibility and collaborate with specialists across an international network.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented non-contentious Construction Lawyer to join its highly regarded team in London.

You will:

• Advise on the procurement and delivery of major construction and engineering projects
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts, consultant appointments, warranties and related project documentation
• Advise on standard-form and bespoke contracts, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC
• Support clients with procurement strategy, contractual structures and risk allocation
• Work across sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate and transport
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas and international offices
• Build strong relationships with developers, investors, contractors, funders and other project stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-7 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience
• Strong front-end construction experience gained within a recognised practice
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation
• Excellent technical, drafting and communication skills
• A practical and commercially focused approach
• The ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively
• E&W qualificaiton is preferred, but candidate qualified in common law jurisdictions will also be considered

Why? xwzovoh

• High-quality domestic and international projects
• Sophisticated, varied front-end construction work
• Direct exposure to prominent clients
• Lean, visible team
• Genuine responsibility and clear opportunities for progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Top of the market renumeration

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.