Senior Associate – Projects, Development & Construction

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate – Projects, Development & Construction

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £70,000 - £120,000, D.O.E + Excellent Benefits (DOE)

PQE: 6+ Years

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team at a leading international law firm in London. This role is ideal for an experienced construction lawyer with strong non-contentious expertise, looking to work on high-value, complex development and infrastructure projects across a range of sectors.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and growing team with an outstanding reputation for advising developers, investors, contractors, funders, and public sector bodies on major UK and international projects.

The Role:

You will play a key role advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction and development matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating construction and development agreements
• Advising on procurement strategies and project structuring
• Supporting major regeneration, infrastructure, and development schemes
• Advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including:
• JCT
• NEC
• FIDIC
• EPC and EPCM contracts
• Advising on joint ventures, development agreements, and investor arrangements
• Providing risk analysis and strategic advice on live projects
• Supporting clients across sectors including real estate, housing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and commercial development
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team development
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management
• This is primarily a non-contentious role, with a focus on supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of major construction and development projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in construction law
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters
• Excellent working knowledge of standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Experience advising developers, investors, contractors, or funders
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and technical legal skills
• Experience managing matters independently and supervising junior team members
• Commercial awareness and strong client relationship skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
• A collaborative mindset and interest in long-term career progression
• Experience in development, housing, accommodation, or infrastructure projects is particularly desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (minimum 50% remote working available)
• High-quality domestic and international project work
• Clear career progression pathway
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and business development
• Exposure to major clients including developers, investors, public bodies, and multinational organisations
• Flexible working arrangements considered

If you are a construction lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a highly respected and forward-thinking team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm offering high-quality work, strong career progression, and a supportive culture.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English