Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate / Managing Associate – Construction
Location: Guildford (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Contract Type: Permanent (Interim options considered)
Working Pattern: Full-time preferred; part-time considered
The Opportunity
Our customer, a UK based law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to join its practice. This is a key hire within a close-knit team led by two Partners, offering direct exposure to high-quality work and strategic input into the team’s continued growth.
The team is looking to expand and strengthen its offering, creating an opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to play a meaningful role in shaping the next phase of development.
The Role
You will work closely with two Partners and senior members of the team on a broad range of construction matters. The split between transactional and contentious work can be shaped around the successful candidate’s background and expertise.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
* Advising on a range of construction contracts and related documentation
* Supporting clients across the lifecycle of construction projects
* Handling or assisting with disputes (where relevant)
* Contributing to business development and client relationship management
* Supporting the ongoing growth and structure of the team
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)
* Minimum 2 years’ PQE, ideally 5+ years’ experience
* Demonstrable experience in construction law (contentious, non-contentious, or mixed)
* Strong technical drafting and advisory skills
* Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and Partners
Desirable:
* Experience working within a recognised construction practice
* Interest in helping shape and grow a developing team
* Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy
This role would suit a construction lawyer seeking greater visibility, responsibility, and involvement in the strategic direction of a team, while maintaining flexibility around working arrangements.
About Elevate
Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together.
At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense.
As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds.
We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe.