Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Lawyer

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years' PQE, strong transactional construction experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high-value development, infrastructure, and construction projects.

The successful Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction matters, including development projects, infrastructure schemes, energy projects, real estate-led construction work, procurement strategy, building contracts, professional appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and ancillary project documentation. The role offers a genuinely high-calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment.

You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including developers, investors, funders, contractors, consultants, occupiers, and major corporates. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross-border, making this an ideal move for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long-term progression.

The Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* 2-5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction
* Experience gained within a recognised construction practice
* Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
* Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
* Experience drafting and negotiating building contracts, appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees and related construction documentation
* A strong understanding of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
* A commercial, client-focused approach
* The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an international law firm

In Return

* Competitive salary
* High-quality international construction work
* Excellent training and professional development
* Direct exposure to leading Partners
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Strong London platform with an international client base
* Hybrid working

If you are a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed