Senior / Principal Associate – Non-Contentious Construction

Job description

Senior / Principal Associate – Non-Contentious Construction

Location: London, Leeds or Birmingham
PQE: 6+ years
Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity

An established UK law firm with a strong national construction practice is looking to recruit a Senior or Principal Associate to join its non-contentious construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile development and infrastructure projects for a broad client base that includes major developers, contractors, investors, funders and public sector bodies.

The role offers exposure to complex projects across the real estate, infrastructure and energy sectors, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction specialists advising clients from project inception through to completion.

The Role

You will advise clients on a range of non-contentious construction matters, including:

Development and infrastructure projects

Construction aspects of real estate and corporate transactions

Property finance related construction matters

Process plant and engineering contracts

Procurement strategies and project structuring

Drafting and negotiating construction documentation

The team advises primarily employers and developers, though experience acting for contractors or supply chain participants would also be valuable.

There may also be opportunities to support contentious construction matters where of interest.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

6+ years’ PQE in construction law

Strong experience in non-contentious construction work

Expertise in standard construction contracts including JCT and NEC

Experience with development agreements and associated project documentation

A commercial and pragmatic approach to advising clients

Candidates with experience gained in private practice or in-house within the construction or infrastructure sector are encouraged to apply.

The Team

The construction team advises on a wide range of major construction and engineering projects across the UK.

The practice supports clients across the full lifecycle of projects, including:

Development and regeneration schemes

Infrastructure projects

Remediation and brownfield site development

Process plant and power generation projects

Complex construction disputes and adjudications

Clients include developers, contractors, consultants, public authorities, higher education institutions and funders.

The team works closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate, finance and disputes to deliver strategic, commercially focused advice.

Why Apply

Opportunity to work on large-scale and high-profile projects

Collaborative national construction practice

Exposure to complex development and infrastructure work

Supportive environment with opportunities for mentoring and career progression

Flexible location across London, Leeds or Birmingham

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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