Construction Associate Solicitor

Associate / Senior Associate - Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Location: Cardiff - Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team based in Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1-ranked department that advises clients across the full spectrum of construction, engineering, and energy projects and disputes throughout the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the team’s growing pipeline of both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and junior lawyers, and to take ownership of matters in line with experience and capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on standard form contracts, including JCT and NEC
• Managing or supporting complex adjudication and litigation processes
• Acting for a wide client base, including central and local government, developers, contractors, funders, housebuilders, housing associations, banks, and consultants
• Contributing to a collaborative and commercially minded team environment

The firm has acted on major national infrastructure matters, including disputes related to the A465 dualling project and contract advice on Hinkley Point C power station.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE in construction law
• Experience with standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC)
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial mindset and practical approach
• Comfortable presenting and delivering training (with support)
• Strong IT proficiency
• Interest in business development and networking

The Team & Culture

The Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team is known for its collaborative, ambitious, and supportive culture. Career development is strongly encouraged, and the working environment is designed to balance high-quality legal work with flexibility and wellbeing. The firm supports a hybrid working model tailored to the needs of individuals and teams.

Benefits Include

• Minimum 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off and two CSR days
• Pension scheme and life assurance (2x salary)
• Hybrid working and Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional fees paid (where required)
• Discounts with local businesses
• Recruitment incentive scheme

The firm is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and is committed to creating a positive impact in the community through active CSR engagement and charity partnerships.