Construction Principal Associate
West Midlands – £90,000 - £95,000
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a globally recognised practice.The successful candidate will work on major domestic and international projects across the energy, infrastructure and built environment sectors, advising an impressive client base that includes multinational corporations, contractors, developers, public bodies and government organisations.
The Opportunity
Joining a market-leading team, you will play a key role in delivering strategic and commercial legal advice on high-profile construction and engineering projects. You will work closely with colleagues across national and international teams and contribute to the continued growth and strategic direction of the practice.
This role is ideally suited to a senior lawyer with strong technical expertise, leadership capability and genuine aspirations for future partnership progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a broad range of complex non-contentious construction matters
- Drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation including NEC, FIDIC and JCT contracts
- Supporting major energy, infrastructure and development projects
- Managing your own matters and leading transaction teams where appropriate
- Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Taking an active role in business development and strategic growth initiatives
- Collaborating with colleagues across wider practice groups and international offices
- 7+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of construction and engineering projects
- Experience advising on NEC, FIDIC and/or JCT standard form contracts
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload
- Previous experience supervising junior fee earners and contributing to business development initiatives
- Ambition, drive and a collaborative mindset
- Exposure to major UK and international projects
- High-quality and technically challenging work
- A clear pathway for career progression and future partnership opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring and leadership support
If you are looking to progress your career within a globally recognised Construction & Engineering practice, we would love to hear from you.
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: £90,000 - £95,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: West Midlands
- Reference: 1338050
