Construction Senior Associate

Location: City Of London

Senior Associate - Projects, Development & Construction Non-contentious Construction Specialist5+ PQEThe Firm

This firm is recognised for its sophisticated commercial work and strong national footprint. Its projects and construction team is well-established, advising on complex development, regeneration and infrastructure schemes across the UK.

The culture is supportive, collaborative and genuinely people-focused. Lawyers here benefit from high-quality work, a friendly atmosphere and a sustainable work-life balance.

The Role

You will focus on non-contentious construction, working across major development and regeneration projects. The role will involve drafting and negotiating a broad range of construction and engineering documentation, likely including:

• Building contracts
• Professional appointments
• Collateral warranties
• Development agreements
• Procurement documentation
• Construction security and ancillary documents

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers while also taking responsibility for your own matters and client relationships. The work is varied, high-value and often part of large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams.

The Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have at least 5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction
• Be confident drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke contracts
• Possess strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
• Enjoy collaborating on major development, infrastructure and real estate projects

What matters most is strong technical experience and a genuine passion for the projects and development space.