Construction Associate

Construction Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Southampton

This is a construction role where you stay close to the project from start to finish, advising on the documents, the build and the issues that arise along the way.. Front-end project advice. Real disputes exposure. And clients who see you as part of their project team, not just a lawyer on the sidelines.

The Opportunity

• Join a specialist Construction & Engineering team embedded within a strong real estate and development practice.

• Work across the full lifecycle of construction projects, from procurement and contract drafting through to disputes and resolution.

• Advise developers, housebuilders, operators and infrastructure clients on complex, commercially significant schemes.

• Handle a true mix of non-contentious construction work alongside defects, payment and delay disputes as projects evolve.

• Be involved early, stay involved throughout, and see the real-world impact of your advice.

The Work You'll Be Doing

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.

• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and third-party rights.

• Supporting major development, care, retirement, marine and infrastructure projects.

• Handling contentious construction issues including defects, termination, payment disputes and adjudications.

• Working closely with real estate, planning, marine and disputes colleagues as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

Why This Team

• A balanced practice where front-end and back-end work sit naturally together.

• Strong sector focus across development, care and retirement living, ports and infrastructure.

• Ranked team with credible leadership and consistent, good-quality instructions.

• Collaborative culture with access to knowledge support and proper resourcing.

About You

• 4+ PQE in construction law, whether predominantly contentious, non-contentious or mixed.

• Comfortable advising commercially and building trusted client relationships.

• Enjoys being close to the project and problem-solving in real time.

• Looking to deepen sector expertise within a stable, growing construction practice.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.