Projects, Development & Construction solicitor
International firm
NQ-2 PQE
An international law firm is looking to appoint a Junior Associate to join its highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ–2 PQE construction lawyer to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation across construction, development and major projects, working on sophisticated matters for leading developers, investors, funders, contractors and institutional clients.
The Role
The successful candidate will join a specialist non-contentious Construction and Projects team advising clients throughout the lifecycle of major development and infrastructure projects.
The practice works across a particularly broad range of sectors, including:
- Real estate and commercial property
- Residential development, housing and accommodation
- Property investment
- Regeneration and large-scale development
- Energy and renewables
- Healthcare and care
- Hotels and leisure
- Education
- Infrastructure and major projects
- Sustainability and emerging sectors
The team advises clients from the earliest stages of a project, helping to develop procurement and contracting strategies before negotiating and documenting the relevant arrangements.
Work & Responsibilities
The role will involve a broad range of non-contentious construction and development work, including:
- Drafting and negotiating construction and development agreements
- Procurement and contracting strategy
- Construction due diligence
- Development agreements and project documentation
- Advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts
- Construction appointments and consultant agreements
- Joint ventures and partnering arrangements
- Large-scale regeneration and infrastructure projects
- Energy and renewables projects
- Advising on contractual risk allocation and project delivery
The team regularly works with JCT, NEC, EPC and EPCM forms, alongside bespoke agreements and multi-party contracting structures.
Associates will also have the opportunity to advise on issues arising during live projects, including payment, delay, extensions of time, contractual rights and obligations, termination and insolvency-related issues.
While the practice has significant expertise in resolving construction issues, the focus of this role is predominantly non-contentious, with an emphasis on helping clients manage risk, negotiate effectively and avoid disputes wherever possible.
Client Base & Quality of Work
The team acts for a diverse client base including:
- Public sector and institutional clients
- Property owners and investors
- Developers
- Funders
- Contractors and specialist subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Construction and design consultants
- Major businesses undertaking development and infrastructure projects
The work is predominantly UK-focused, although the team also advises on international projects across multiple jurisdictions, working alongside trusted international counsel and consultants where appropriate.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- NQ–2 PQE
- Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales
- Trained or experienced within a construction, projects or housing/development practice
- Primarily experienced in non-contentious construction
- Comfortable working with standard form construction contracts and appointments
- Ideally familiar with JCT, NEC and EPC forms, including amendments and market norms
- Interested in developing experience across construction, development and major projects
- Commercially minded with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Keen to take on increasingly complex and bespoke agreements with appropriate supervision
Development & Career Opportunity
This is a strong platform for a junior construction lawyer looking to develop a broad, sophisticated non-contentious practice.
You will gain exposure to major development, infrastructure and construction projects, work closely with experienced lawyers and clients, and build expertise across both standard-form and bespoke contractual arrangements.
The breadth of the team's sector coverage also provides an opportunity to develop a career beyond traditional construction work, with exposure to projects, development, regeneration, energy and renewables.
For more information, please contact Rhys.
NQ-2 Non-Contentious Construction solicitor in City of London employer: Invenio Global
Join a top international law firm in London, where you will be part of a dynamic Real Estate Finance team that thrives on complex, high-value transactions. With a supportive and informal culture, the firm prioritises career development and offers genuine progression opportunities, including a potential partnership track. Enjoy flexible working arrangements while collaborating with specialists across various practice areas, all within a firm that is at the forefront of adopting innovative legal technology.
