Social network you want to login/join with: 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) plusprofit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package
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 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
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