Non-Contentious Construction Sr Associate(Real estate focus)

Overview

In this role you will join a prestigious City law firm’s non-contentious construction team, focusing on real estate. You will structure and negotiate JCT contracts, advise on UK expansion, and handle design and construction for high‑profile projects, including student accommodation and UHNW developments. The role offers exposure to major retail rollouts, central London refurbishments, and a clear path for progression within a well‑resourced team. You will work to deliver high-quality, commercially aware advice while enjoying excellent work‑life balance. This is a chance to shape complex real estate construction matters for household-name clients.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent work-life balance
• low chargeable hour targets
• career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise on JCT contracts for construction projects
• Counsel on the design and construction of high-profile projects
• Support forward-funded student accommodation initiatives
• Assist with UHNW residential development matters
• Coordinate retail store rollout projects
• Handle central London refurbishments
• Support UK expansion advisory work

Key requirements

• 5-7 PQE
• England & Wales qualified
• 5-7 years UK construction experience in a ranked non-contentious team

• client-facing communication
• commercial awareness
• collaboration and teamwork
• JCT contracts
• non-contentious construction
• real estate development

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