Associate - Projects, Development and Construction

Associate – Projects, Development and Construction

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 - £95,000

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

We are working with a well-established UK and international law firm, who are seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate to join their London office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team, advising on a broad range of construction, development and infrastructure matters across sectors including real estate, housing, energy and renewables.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiating and drafting a wide range of construction, development and project documentation, working with clients from the outset to shape their procurement and contracting strategies.

• Advising on standard form contracts including JCT, NEC, EPC and EPCM arrangements, as well as bespoke agreements tailored to specific project requirements.

• Advising clients on risks in live schemes, including payment issues, delay claims, extensions of time and termination notices.

• Supporting clients to avoid formal disputes by shaping commercial negotiations and deals on live projects.

• Getting involved in business development, with opportunities to build knowledge of the sector and the wider practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• 1-2 years PQE, with previous experience in a construction team or housing practice.

• Experience of non-contentious construction law and standard form construction contracts, along with some exposure to commercial and/or housing development work.

• Good working knowledge of standard form contracts and appointments (JCT, NEC, EPC), their common amendments and market norms.

• Willingness to take on more complex, bespoke agreements and large-scale due diligence exercises with appropriate supervision.

• A genuine interest in the sector, with enthusiasm for developing know-how and contributing to business development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded and supportive team in London, with genuine scope to develop your practice. If you are considering your next move, we would be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail and how it may align with your experience.

Please apply via the advert or contact Harry at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. xwzovoh Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.