Senior Solicitor Construction

A leading UK and international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with strong non-contentious construction experience to join its Projects, Development & Construction team. This role offers exposure to major development, regeneration, energy, renewables and accommodation sector projects across the UK and internationally.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established UK and international law firm recognised for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice. With a network spanning the City of London, the wider UK and international hubs across Europe and Asia, the firm supports a diverse client base including multinational corporates, developers, funders, local authorities, contractors, consultants and high-net-worth individuals.

The Projects, Development & Construction team is known for its strength in real estate, housing and accommodation, property investment, education, health, care, sustainability and renewables. The team advises on procurement strategies, development agreements, JV structures, standard form and bespoke construction documentation, and major regeneration and infrastructure schemes. Their work combines technical excellence with deep sector insight and a strong collaborative culture.

Description

In this role, you will:

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters across a broad spectrum of projects, including development, regeneration, accommodation, energy, renewables and infrastructure
• Draft, negotiate and advise on the full suite of construction and development documentation, including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke agreements
• Support clients on procurement strategy, risk allocation, appointments, warranties, collateral arrangements and complex project structuring
• Undertake large-scale due diligence and advise on development-driven transactions
• Provide strategic advice on live projects, including payment issues, extensions of time and contract risk management
• Work closely with clients to shape commercially focused solutions aimed at avoiding disputes before they arise
• Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, commercial, private wealth and other specialist teams
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members
• Contribute to know-how development, BD initiatives and wider team growth

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6+ PQE in non-contentious construction law, gained within a recognised construction or projects team
• Strong experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and bespoke construction documentation
• Experience advising on development, investor-led, housing or accommodation-related projects (highly desirable)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical skills
• Strong organisational capability with experience running matters and managing complex workloads
• A supportive, collaborative approach with the ability to supervise junior lawyers
• A proactive mindset, commercial awareness and genuine interest in the sectors the team operates in
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude and desire to contribute to a growing, ambitious team

Job Offer

• This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor in Construction to advance their career in the legal industry. If you are ready to take the next step, we encourage you to apply today.Opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding Projects, Development & Construction team
• Complex, high-value work across major UK and international schemes
• A supportive environment with strong career progression potential
• Exposure to cross-disciplinary work and high-profile clients