Construction Associate

Construction Associate (Non-Contentious) 0-4 PQE | City of London | Top 100 Firm

Are you a Junior Construction Lawyer looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to high value matters at a dynamic practice?

The role is with a prestigious top 100 law firm in the City which has a clear and mapped out progression route throughout the department, providing a structured career trajectory, from associate to senior associate and ultimately partnership in the future for ambitious lawyers.

Work with a wide range of prestigious UK and international clients in a team renowned for their construction expertise.

You'll gain progressive responsibility, build lasting client relationships and collaborate with market-leading partners across diverse sectors.

The Firm

This Chambers-ranked law firm has created a strong reputation with expertise in private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and more!

Representing high-profile and complex matters, recent highlights includes supporting on a multi million pound redevelopment in the hotel sector.

The firm is known for their pragmatic approach and ability to demystify complex deals, tailoring solutions to meet clients' specific needs. The team is headed by an experienced partner who has extensive knowledge in the non-contentious construction sector, acting for many leading investors and high profile PFI/PPP schemes.

Widely praised for its supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development, particularly for junior lawyers. In practice you will join a team where you'll be supported by leading partners, gain hands-on experience early, and build a clear pathway.

Renowned for its unparalleled market insight, offering comprehensive support across various sectors, particularly in housing, infrastructure and energy projects. Successfully representing clients on £50+ million projects and large-scale developments such as universities and office developments.

The reputation for complex work has fuelled the firm's rapid growth, giving junior lawyers the chance to work alongside ambitious clients and some of the most innovative businesses in the UK and internationally.

The team are now looking for a motivated junior associate to join a market-leading practice, supporting with high-value matters and developing expertise within a thriving sector, alongside providing you with amazing opportunities to get involved with future business development.

The Role

A standout opportunity for a junior non-contentious construction associate with 0 - 4 years' PQE to join a forward-thinking and rapidly expanding team with excellent mentorship and support.

You will work closely with a specialist team across the wide spectrum of projects, gaining extensive and hands on knowledge. Working with a prestigious clients shaping their procurement and contracting strategies, negotiating and drafting all types of construction and development documentation. Alongside advising on risks in live schemes, including preventing the failure of construction projects.

The role is extremely rewarding with a varied workstream of non-contentious construction law, standard form construction contracts and appointments, including JCT, NEC and EPC forms. Candidates with experience of commercial and/or housing development work will be of high intertest for the team but not required.

An excellent platform for top-tier client work and opportunities to take on more bespoke, complex agreements, large scale due diligence exercises and/or typical development arrangements. Where the firm will greatly invest into your career and progression, accelerating your development throughout the department.

What makes this opportunity stand out

• Flexible and hybrid working approach with 50% of employees time being at home.
• Join a highly regarded, ambitious team recognised for delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Advise a broad portfolio of high-profile clients across sectors such as housing, infrastructure, energy, and real estate.
• Benefit from a clear and supportive career pathway, with genuine opportunities for progression, mentorship, and recognition.

Requirements:

• 0-4 years' PQE, with previous experience in construction.
• Strong grounding in non-contentious construction law, including standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, EPC) and their typical amendments.
• Exposure to commercial and/or housing development work would be advantageous, while not a prerequisite as you'll be trained and mentored throughout.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop sector knowledge, contribute to know-how, and support business development.
• Team-oriented approach with the flexibility to thrive in the firm's hybrid working environment.

The Construction Associate role is career shaping opportunity within one of the UK's leading full-service law firms, offering exposure to high-value, non-contentious construction matters while advising major developers, housing providers and commercial clients on complex projects across the UK real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.