Senior Construction Associate
West Midlands – £70,000 - £80,000
This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile domestic and international projects across the energy, infrastructure and built environment sectors.You will join a collaborative and ambitious team recognised for its technical expertise and commercial approach to delivering strategic advice on major construction and engineering matters.
The Role
You will advise a broad range of national and international clients including developers, contractors, funders, public sector bodies and major corporates on non-contentious construction matters relating to large-scale development and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting major transactions, leading on matters and helping to drive continued growth within the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clients on complex non-contentious construction and engineering matters
- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation including NEC, FIDIC and JCT contracts
- Supporting major energy, infrastructure and development projects
- Managing your own matters while supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Taking an active role in business development initiatives and networking opportunities
- Collaborating with colleagues across national and international teams
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 4 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of construction and engineering projects
- Experience working with NEC, FIDIC and/or JCT standard form contracts
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- A commercial and practical approach to problem solving
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
- A collaborative mindset and proactive attitude
- High-quality and technically challenging work
- Exposure to major national and international projects
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive working culture
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training opportunities
Kamile has joined Douglas Scott as a Recruitment Consultant, focusing on the Midlands market. With an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB) and a master’s in International Commercial and Corporate Law, Kamile brings a strong academic foundation and a sharp understanding of the legal landscape to her role. She thrives in recruitment’s fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys building meaningful connections with clients and candidates alike. Outside of work, Kamile is passionate about reading, running, and travelling—always seeking new experiences and perspectives to broaden her horizons.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Construction Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: West Midlands
- Reference: 1338053
