Associate - Construction

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • London
  • £100,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
This is a chance to join a rapidly growing team within a highly reputable City firm. If you're an ambitious Construction & Projects Associate with 2-4 years of PQE looking to thrive in a full-service construction law team, this could be an excellent match.This role will focus on non-contentious work, however, you will have many opportunities to support in a wide variety of work including contentious matters, so this role could suit someone looking for a pure non contentious role or a mixed role.The Firm / DepartmentRanked as a leader in its field, this Top 50 law firm's full-service construction team offers both transactional advice and dispute resolution services for large-scale construction and engineering projects across the UK and internationally.
It is particularly well regarded for advising a diverse client base which ranges from real estate developers, housebuilders, property investment companies, contractors and subcontractors, to major engineering consultancies.The team also supports private clients involved in high-value residential construction projects.The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for a Construction, Engineering & Projects Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a respected, collaborative London-based team where non-contentious work is emphasised, but there is flexibility to support a wide variety of both non-contentious and contentious matters.
You will enjoy a significant level of personal responsibility and direct client contact, working in an environment that values teamwork and support.
Responsibilities include:
  • Advising government bodies, sponsors, funders, developers, employers, constructors, subcontractors, and professional teams on dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms, alongside project procurement strategies (including facilities management).
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships by providing timely, high-quality advice and managing expectations.
  • Drafting, negotiating, and advising on construction and engineering-related documents, including contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds/guarantees, letters of intent, and reliance letters.
  • In terms of potential contentious work if that is within your skillset, you can get involved in work such as adjudications, arbitrations, TCC litigation and ADR, dealing with a range of disputes including delay claims, quality issues, insolvency, bond claims, ACM-cladding/fire safety defects, professional indemnity, and insurance-related matters.
  • Contributing to team knowledge, marketing, and know-how initiatives and ensuring compliance.
The Ideal Candidate
  • An England & Wales-qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2-4 years PQE.
  • Experience and particular strength in non-contentious construction work.
  • Confident and polished in both verbal and written communication, equally at home discussing complex legal issues with clients and technical experts.
  • Flexible and proactive, willing to go the extra mile when needed.
Why This Role Stands Out
  • An outstanding opportunity to practise at the intersection of transactional and dispute resolution work in the construction sector with a carefully balanced caseload tailored to your strengths.
  • Join a well-regarded and growing team that handles high-value, complex and high-profile projects both in the UK and overseas.
  • Significant exposure, responsibility, and client engagement, within a supportive and progressive working environment.
This role offers a rare blend of cross-disciplinary construction law experience, professional development and client impact.Apply now for confidential consideration! Alternatively, to arrange an initial discussion to find out more feel free to get in touch with Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal RecruitmentCompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Associate - ConstructionAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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