At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm and work on exciting construction projects.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in construction law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent training, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on professional development.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-value projects and work alongside experienced partners.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction and strong drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years’ PQE, strong transactional construction experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high-value development, infrastructure, and construction projects.
The successful Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction matters, including development projects, infrastructure schemes, energy projects, real estate‑led construction work, procurement strategy, building contracts, professional appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and ancillary project documentation. The role offers a genuinely high‑calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment.
You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including developers, investors, funders, contractors, consultants, occupiers, and major corporates. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross‑border, making this an ideal move for a Non-Contentious Construction Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long‑term progression.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- 2-5 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction
- Experience gained within a recognised construction practice
- Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
- Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
- Experience drafting and negotiating building contracts, appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees and related construction documentation
- A strong understanding of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
- A commercial, client-focused approach
- The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an international law firm
In Return:
- Competitive salary
- High-quality international construction work
- Excellent training and professional development
- Direct exposure to leading Partners
- Clear progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Strong London platform with an international client base
- Hybrid working
If you are a Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer / Associate considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation.
Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Lawyer employer: Brandon James Ltd
Join a leading international law firm in London, renowned for its collaborative and commercially focused culture. As a Non-Contentious Construction Associate, you will benefit from competitive salaries, high-quality international work, and exceptional training opportunities, all while working alongside esteemed Partners on complex projects. This role offers clear progression pathways and the chance to build a long-term career in a supportive environment that values your professional growth.
