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
* 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
You will also find the firm 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.
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