Construction Associate
London – £80,000 - £90,000
Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) London | 2–5 PQE | Leading International FirmA leading international law firm is looking to recruit a Non-Contentious Construction Associate into its London-based Construction & Engineering team.
The team has an established and growing practice acting across a broad range of commercial and residential development matters, with particular strength advising developers, owners, investors and real estate stakeholders on complex construction projects.
This opportunity offers exposure to a varied pipeline of development-led work, alongside genuine scope for progression, responsibility and client contact within a collaborative and well-supported environment.
The Role
You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners advising on a broad range of construction and engineering matters, including:
- Building contracts
- Framework agreements
- Call-off contracts
- Consultant appointments
- Pre-construction service agreements
- Bespoke construction documentation
- Commercial and residential development projects
- Real estate-led transactional support
The Candidate
Suitable candidates are likely to have:
- 2–5 PQE in non-contentious construction
- Experience advising on commercial and/or residential development projects
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- A solid academic background
- Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative and commercially minded approach
The Firm
The firm is a major international practice with a strong reputation across real estate, infrastructure, insurance, healthcare and commercial sectors. The London construction team works closely with wider real estate and development practices on sophisticated projects across the UK market.
Hybrid working is available.
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: £80,000 - £90,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1338776
