Overview
In this role you will support a busy real estate construction team, focusing on non-contentious matters for UK domestic projects with international reach. You will collaborate with partners and associates across development, advisory, and financing work to deliver pragmatic, commercially aware advice. The position offers early responsibility and the chance to handle a varied portfolio across sectors like mixed-use, hospitality, retail, and residential developments. You will work in a flexible, high-performance environment that values client relationships and cross-border collaboration. This is an opportunity to shape high-value construction transactions within a leading international firm.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working arrangements
- competitive reward
- recognition based on performance
- early responsibility
- strong collegial culture
- international exposure
Responsibilities
- Lead matter management on smaller matters with minimal partner supervision
- Collaborate with partners and senior associates on more complex matters
- Draft and prepare clear, concise documentation
- Conduct legal research using KM resources
- Liaise with clients under supervision
- Assist partners with matter management and financial hygiene
- Supervise junior colleagues and trainees
- Develop internal and external networks of contacts
- Build strong relationships with clients and peers
- Participate in business development and profile-raising events
- Office-based work pattern with potential flexible working arrangements
Key requirements
- UK-qualified lawyer with mid-level private practice experience in the UK
- Strong academic record
- Proactive and collaborative self-starter
- Excellent technical knowledge and attention to detail
- Experience in general commercial real estate development with knowledge of JCT contracts; NEC, FIDIC, MF/1, IChemE forms desirable
- Drafting and negotiating bespoke consultancy appointments (essential)
- Experience with non-contentious construction elements of real estate and funding documents
- Ability to manage non-complex transactional construction files independently
- Interest in legal technology and AI tools (e.g., Harvey, Legora)
- Ability to keep up-to-date with legal and commercial developments
- Strong time management and deadline prioritisation
- Resilience under pressure
- Understanding of market position and competitive differentiation
- Proactive and collaborative
- Client-focused relationship building
- Strong organisational skills
- JCT contracts
- NEC contracts (desirable)
- FIDIC, MF/1, IChemE forms (desirable)
Construction Associate in London employer: Stephenson Harwood
At Stephenson Harwood, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your career can flourish. As a Trademark Attorney, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and encourages early responsibility, allowing you to make a significant impact on both client success and your professional development. With competitive rewards and a commitment to diversity, our firm offers a unique opportunity to grow within a global network of legal experts.
