Associate/Senior Associate– Projects, Infrastructure & Construction

Overview

Join a fast-growing PIC team within a national law firm to handle non-contentious and contentious construction work. You’ll support energy, infrastructure and real estate projects, advise on post-contract issues, and represent clients in adjudication, arbitration and TCC proceedings. The role offers rapid progression and cross-office collaboration across UK offices. You’ll help drive business development while deepening construction law expertise in a dynamic, values-led firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (increases to 30 with length of service)
• private medical insurance
• flexible benefits scheme
• fully flexible working and hybrid working
• diversity and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Work for high-calibre clients on non-contentious and contentious complex contractual issues with Partner support
• Advise on energy, infrastructure, highways, research facility, housing and student accommodation projects
• Involvement in advising clients at all stages of the post-contract process
• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration and Technology and Construction Court proceedings
• Assist with advising clients on insolvency issues related to construction projects
• Build relationships with new and existing clients
• Develop construction law knowledge and skills
• Delegate to Associates, Trainees and Paralegals
• Support Partners on tenders
• Participate in business development to strengthen the team and firm client base
• Contribute to team strategic planning and business development activities

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered or equivalent)
• 1-5 PQE with construction experience in a reputable Projects/Construction team
• Experience with NEC, JCT and FIDIC forms
• Experience in complex construction matters including delay, disruption, defects, building/fire safety, and payment claims
• Analytical, communicative and well-organised with strong workload management
• Commercially aware with appetite for business development and up-to-date with sector developments
• Able to understand client business needs and act in the firm’s and client’s best interests
• Ambitious team player able to support senior fee earners and uphold collaborative culture

• forward-thinking
• excellent analytical and communication skills
• strong organisational ability
• NEC
• JCT
• FIDIC

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