Senior Associate - Non-Contentious Construction (4-8 PQE)

The OpportunityA highly regarded national law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate (4-8 years' PQE) to join its growing London Construction team. The team advises on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, real estate development, energy, and regeneration projects, acting for developers, contractors, funders, investors, public sector bodies, and major corporate occupiers.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer looking to take on a broader client-facing role while working alongside market-leading partners on complex, high-value projects.The RoleThe successful candidate will focus on non-contentious construction matters, supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of development and infrastructure projects.Key responsibilities will include:Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction documentation, including:JCT and NEC building contractsConsultant appointmentsCollateral warrantiesParent company guaranteesPerformance bondsFramework agreementsDevelopment agreementsAdvising on procurement strategies and project delivery models.Supporting large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use, logistics, energy, and infrastructure developments.Advising real estate, corporate, banking, and projects teams on construction-related aspects of transactions and financings.Identifying and mitigating construction risk for developers, investors, lenders, and occupiers.Assisting clients with project structuring, contract administration issues, and contractual interpretation.Working closely with clients' project teams, including surveyors, project managers, architects, and technical consultants.Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to knowledge sharing and business development initiatives.Types of Work You Can ExpectReal Estate DevelopmentAdvising national housebuilders and institutional developers on major residential-led schemes.Negotiating construction packages for city-centre regeneration and mixed-use developments.Supporting forward-funding and forward-purchase transactions.Infrastructure & EnergyAdvising on procurement and delivery arrangements for transport, utilities, and renewable energy projects.Drafting EPC, balance-of-plant, and associated project documentation for energy developments.Supporting battery storage, solar, and other energy transition projects.Investment & FinanceConducting construction due diligence for lenders and investors.Advising banks and funders on construction risk allocation within project financings.Reviewing security packages and project documentation as part of acquisition and refinancing transactions.Public Sector ProjectsAdvising local authorities, universities, NHS bodies, and government agencies on procurement and development arrangements.Supporting regeneration and public-private partnership projects.Candidate RequirementsQualified solicitor in England & Wales.Approximately 4-8 years' PQE gained at a recognised construction practice.Strong experience advising on non-contentious construction matters.Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.Experience with JCT and NEC forms of contract.Commercially focused with strong client relationship skills.Ability to manage transactions and supervise junior team members.Why Join?High-quality, complex national and international projects.Genuine route towards Legal Director and Partnership.Strong pipeline of development, infrastructure, and energy work.Collaborative and supportive culture.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Competitive remuneration package and bonus structure.This role would suit a construction lawyer currently at a regional, national, or international firm seeking broader responsibility, greater client exposure, and a clear progression pathway within a leading London-based practice.If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.comVisit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discipline(s): Legal Private PracticeJob type: Permanent