Service Care Legal are working with leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Projects, Development & Construction team. The role focuses on high-value, non-contentious construction work across regeneration, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, hotels and accommodation sector projects, advising developers, investors, funders, contractors and public bodies in the UK and internationally.
ROLE: Senior Associate – Construction (Non-Contentious)
LOCATION: London (Hybrid –2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £100,000–£130,000
PQE: 6–12 years
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate JCT, NEC, FIDIC, EPC/EPCM and bespoke construction and development documentation.
Advise on procurement strategy, risk allocation and project structuring from inception.
Provide non-contentious advisory support on live project issues (payment, delay, EOT, termination, insolvency risk).
Lead matters independently and supervise junior lawyers.
Support client development and sector-focused BD initiatives.
Person Specification
6–12 years’ PQE with strong non-contentious construction experience.
Excellent knowledge of standard form and amended construction contracts.
Experience acting for developers, investors and/or accommodation/housing sector clients desirable.
Proven ability to manage files, deadlines and junior team members.
Commercial, collaborative and proactive approach with strong client skills.
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250