Job Description Associate / Senior Associate - Construction Location: Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week) Practice Area: Construction & Engineering Salary: £65-78.5K base ( dependent on PQE ) plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package Key Requirements We are seeking an experienced Construction & Engineering Lawyer with strong credentials and a passion for high-quality legal work. This role would ideally suit candidates with experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters, but we are equally open to hearing from those who specialise in one area and wish to broaden their experience. The successful candidate will have: Contentious experience including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) A proven ability to provide early-stage, commercial, and practical advice on distressed projects Familiarity with payment disputes, professional negligence, delays, and defective works claims Non-contentious expertise in advising on and leading transactions, drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary agreements, and providing project lifecycle support Experience acting for a broad client base including employers, main contractors, sub-contractors, and construction professionals A strong academic record and experience typically gained from a major City, national or regional law firm A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sectors Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach Role & Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Band 1-ranked Construction Team, part of a wider Real Estate department. You will contribute to the team's ongoing success and gain exposure to high-value disputes and complex construction projects in diverse sectors including logistics, education, and manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters Representing clients in dispute resolution proceedings and offering early-stage risk mitigation advice Leading on the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke forms Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the team through business development and client relationship initiatives Supporting and participating in client-focused activities such as case law workshops and sector events Benefiting from paralegal and knowledge lawyer support, as well as access to industry-leading online legal resources Firm Overview You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where collaboration, inclusion, and progression are actively encouraged. Recent accolades include: Shortlisted – Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024 Highly Commended – Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023 Shortlisted – The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023 Office awarded RICS SKA Silver Certification and Fitwel 2 Star Accreditation We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Flexible Working We offer agile and hybrid working options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.