Associate/ Senior Associate Solicitor

Top 100 Firm

Non-Contentious Construction

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a Top 100 UK law firm to join its growing Construction & Engineering team as an Associate or Senior Associate (2–6 PQE). This role sits within a highly regarded practice with a strong national footprint and an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value work across the built environment sector.

The team has recently been strengthened by the strategic hire of a Partner from one of the most highly respected firms in the Construction market, further enhancing its profile and reinforcing its ambitious growth trajectory.

The opportunity

You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, acting for developers, funders, contractors, and suppliers across a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure, and energy projects throughout the UK.

This role provides an excellent platform for an ambitious Associate looking to:

• Work on high-quality, complex transactions
• Build a strong sector profile and client network
• Play a visible role in a growing and well-invested team

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of non-contentious construction matters, supporting project development and delivery
• Advise on and negotiate standard form construction contracts (including JCT and NEC)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear, commercial advice on risk, timing, and outcomes
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking, marketing content, and sector engagement
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate, and wider practice areas
• Assist with financial management of matters and ensure efficient delivery of legal services

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–6 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Strong working knowledge of JCT, NEC, construction security, and due diligence processes
• Confident managing transactions with appropriate supervision
• Commercially minded with excellent client-facing skills
• Team player with a genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector
• Desire to contribute to business development and build a personal brand

The firm

This firm is widely recognised as a progressive Top 100 practice, combining high-quality work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. With over 650 professionals across multiple UK offices, it offers a strong platform for career progression and long-term development.

The firm is particularly known for:

• Investment in people and structured career development framework
• Strong emphasis on culture, inclusion, and flexibility
• High-quality work typically associated with larger City firms, but with a more balanced and collegiate environment

Why apply

• Join a growing team with strong leadership and recent high-profile lateral hire
• Access to excellent quality work across major UK projects
• Clear progression pathway supported by structured development programmes
• Flexible, hybrid working and a competitive benefits package

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Rhys