Non-Contentious Construction Principal Associate

Overview

In this Principal Associate role, you will lead high-value, non-contentious construction matters for a leading London practice. You will work with developers, investors and funders across real estate, infrastructure and energy projects, shaping procurement, project structuring and risk allocation. You will draft and negotiate standard and bespoke contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and advise on development and finance aspects. You will mentor junior lawyers, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the London team in a multidisciplinary firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value non-contentious construction matters across the project lifecycle
• Structure procurement strategy, project framework and risk allocation
• Negotiate and draft construction documentation, including JCT, NEC and FIDIC; advise on development agreements and finance transactions
• Develop and maintain client relationships; take ownership of matters and advise as trusted adviser
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers; contribute to business development and growth of the London team

Key requirements

• Strong experience in non-contentious construction within a leading law firm or in-house
• Proven drafting and negotiating experience with JCT, NEC, FIDIC or other standard-form contracts
• Experience with development projects, procurement structures and construction financing
• Excellent understanding of construction, infrastructure and engineering risk allocation
• Ability to lead matters independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong commercial judgment and client management skills
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a market-leading practice

• leadership
• client management
• commercial judgment
• JCT
• NEC
• FIDIC

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