📍 Location: Guildford (Hybrid – 2–3 Days in Office)
💼 Practice Areas: Construction & Engineering | Employment | Commercial Real Estate
💰 Salary: £65K–£78.5K+ (Depending on Role & PQE) + Profit Share, Bonuses & Full Benefits
Join a Top-Ranked Law Firm with Multiple Opportunities in Guildford
A leading, Legal 500-ranked law firm is expanding its Guildford office and actively hiring for three high-impact Associate/Senior Associate positions across Construction & Engineering, Employment, and Commercial Real Estate. These roles offer exciting scope for professional development, high-quality work, and strong client engagement — all within a collaborative and award-winning environment.
⭐ Current Openings:
1. Associate / Senior Associate – Construction & Engineering
* Work on both contentious and non-contentious matters (or specialise in one).
* Advise clients on contract drafting (JCT, NEC, bespoke forms), adjudications, disputes (TCC), delays, payment issues, and distressed projects.
* Clients include employers, contractors, sub-contractors, and construction professionals.
* Join a Band 1-ranked team handling high-value projects across sectors such as logistics, education, and manufacturing.
Salary: £65K–£78.5K (DOE) + bonuses + benefits.
2. Senior Associate – Employment (within Employment, Pensions & Immigration Team)
* Focus on both contentious and advisory work for employer clients, including household names and large corporates.
* Lead matters involving employment litigation, M&A support, senior exits, TUPE, tribunal claims, and regulatory issues.
* Take a visible role in client development, mentoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Salary: £78.5K + profit share + bonuses + benefits.
PQE Requirement: 5+ years (flexible based on experience).
3. Associate – Commercial Real Estate
* Handle a variety of commercial property transactions including development, investment, leasing, real estate finance, and corporate occupier work.
* Act for a diverse client base (property companies, REITs, funds, PLCs).
* Be part of a dynamic team that forms part of a wider real estate practice including construction and dispute resolution.
Salary: £68K–£72.5K + bonuses + benefits.
PQE Requirement: 2–4 years (guide).
✅ What’s on Offer
* Hybrid working (2–3 office days per week)
* Profit share scheme, individual and team bonuses
* Part-time/flexible working considered
* Access to industry-leading resources, knowledge lawyers, and paralegal support
* A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence
* Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 and shortlisted for multiple national legal awards
📌 Why Join?
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your practice area, this firm offers a supportive environment, career progression, and a truly flexible working culture. You’ll work with respected partners, major clients, and like-minded professionals in a setting that fosters long-term growth.