Associate/ Senior Associate Solicitor
Top 100 Firm
Non-Contentious Construction
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a Top 100 UK law firm to join its growing Construction & Engineering team as an Associate or Senior Associate (2–6 PQE). This role sits within a highly regarded practice with a strong national footprint and an excellent reputation for delivering complex, high-value work across the built environment sector.
The team has recently been strengthened by the strategic hire of a Partner from one of the most highly respected firms in the Construction market, further enhancing its profile and reinforcing its ambitious growth trajectory.
The opportunity
You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking team advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, acting for developers, funders, contractors, and suppliers across a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure, and energy projects throughout the UK.
This role provides an excellent platform for an ambitious Associate looking to:
* Work on high-quality, complex transactions
* Build a strong sector profile and client network
* Play a visible role in a growing and well-invested team
Key responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of non-contentious construction matters, supporting project development and delivery
* Advise on and negotiate standard form construction contracts (including JCT and NEC)
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear, commercial advice on risk, timing, and outcomes
* Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking, marketing content, and sector engagement
* Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team
* Collaborate closely with colleagues across real estate, corporate, and wider practice areas
* Assist with financial management of matters and ensure efficient delivery of legal services
Candidate profile
* Qualified Solicitor with 2–6 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law
* Strong working knowledge of JCT, NEC, construction security, and due diligence processes
* Confident managing transactions with appropriate supervision
* Commercially minded with excellent client-facing skills
* Team player with a genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector
* Desire to contribute to business development and build a personal brand
The firm
This firm is widely recognised as a progressive Top 100 practice, combining high-quality work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. With over 650 professionals across multiple UK offices, it offers a strong platform for career progression and long-term development.
The firm is particularly known for:
* Investment in people and structured career development framework
* Strong emphasis on culture, inclusion, and flexibility
* High-quality work typically associated with larger City firms, but with a more balanced and collegiate environment
Why apply
* Join a growing team with strong leadership and recent high-profile lateral hire
* Access to excellent quality work across major UK projects
* Clear progression pathway supported by structured development programmes
* Flexible, hybrid working and a competitive benefits package
For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Rhys