Non-Contentious Construction Associate
London – £90,000 - £97,000
Construction Solicitor – Non-Contentious London | 2–5 PQE | Top 50 City FirmA leading Top 50 London law firm is looking to add a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to its growing construction team.
The team is well regarded for its work across real estate development, regeneration, hospitality, logistics, student accommodation, healthcare, education, energy and infrastructure. The role offers strong exposure to high-quality development-led construction work, with close collaboration across real estate, finance and projects teams.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, including:
- Building contracts
- Consultant appointments
- Collateral warranties
- Parent company guarantees
- Bonds
- Novation agreements
- Development agreements
- Forward funding support
- Construction aspects of acquisitions, disposals and financing
- Building Safety Act and remediation-related matters
The Candidate The ideal candidate will be:
- 2–5 PQE
- Experienced in non-contentious construction
- Comfortable with real estate development-related work
- Confident drafting and negotiating construction documents
- Commercial, client-facing and keen to take on responsibility
- Interested in working closely with real estate, finance and private capital clients
Why Apply? This is a strong opportunity for a construction solicitor who wants high-quality City work without being overly siloed. The team offers partner access, broad transactional exposure and the chance to work within a commercially focused, entrepreneurial environment.
The role would suit someone looking for more visibility, responsibility and exposure to sophisticated development-led construction work.
Dalton is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over two years. He focuses on the American market, where his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing the job search process, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. Dalton stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve both his clients and candidates. After earning his law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s public houses and eateries, and watching Erik’s Mighty Reds on the weekend.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Construction Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £90,000 - £97,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1338739
