Senior Associate / Legal Director - Construction

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • London
  • £110,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Senior Construction Solicitor (Senior Associate - Legal Director) | 5+ PQE | LondonIf you are an experienced construction lawyer looking to take on high-profile, non-contentious work for household-name clients with the flexibility to incorporate contentious matters if desired, this is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK's most highly regarded Construction teams.With over 30 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, this rapidly expanding national firm is recognised as one of the most prestigious legal brands in the UK. They are now seeking a Senior Construction Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their modern London office as either Senior Associate, Principal Associate or Legal Director.The FirmRenowned for its collaborative culture, flat structure, and top-tier client base, this Top 50 firm attracts some of the UK's leading legal talent. Its lawyers are regularly recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for their expertise across multiple practice areas.With continued financial growth driving expansion across the UK, the firm combines a forward-thinking approach with a strong emphasis on employee well-being. The London office serves as a hub for high-value, often international work, offering exceptional exposure and career development opportunities.The RoleYou will work closely with a high-performing national team, delivering exceptional client service on complex and high-value non-contentious construction matters with the option to undertake contentious work if you wish.
  • Acting for a wide range of clients, including household names, on major development and infrastructure projects, real estate and corporate acquisitions/disposals, property finance, and process plant contracts
  • Advising primarily on the employer/developer side, with experience on the contractor/supply side also welcomed
  • Drafting and negotiating standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC), development agreements, process plant contracts, and associated documentation
  • Collaborating with colleagues who have both private practice and in-house experience with major industry players
  • Playing a mentoring role for junior team members within the national practice
The TeamThe Construction and Engineering team is at the forefront of the UK's most significant projects, from transformative infrastructure schemes to major urban regeneration. With seven partners and over twenty other legal professionals, including legal directors, the team advises on all aspects of the construction lifecycle, from procurement strategies and project inception to dispute resolution post-completion.Clients include developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, public bodies, higher education institutions, and funders. The team has deep expertise in:
  • Development and remediation work, including brownfield regeneration
  • Infrastructure and process plant projects
  • Power generation schemes
  • Dispute resolution through adjudication, TCC proceedings, arbitration, and mediation
The Ideal Candidate
  • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in construction law
  • Strong track record in non-contentious matters, with the flexibility to handle contentious work if desired
  • Demonstrable expertise in JCT and NEC contracts, development agreements, process plant contracts, and related documentation
  • Experience advising on the employer/developer side, with contractor/supply side experience beneficial
  • Collaborative, commercially minded, and confident in mentoring junior colleagues
What's on Offer
  • Work with a Top 50 firm with an award-winning culture
  • Clear progression path all the way to partnership for ambitious candidates.
  • Exposure to landmark projects and prestigious clients
  • Hybrid working arrangements for optimal flexibility
  • Competitive London salary and benefits package, including generous leave and financial protection schemes
If you're ready to lead on some of the UK's most exciting construction projects and progress your career to Legal Director, this is your opportunity to join a national team at the top of its game.Apply now or feel free to contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment on 02038652113 for a confidential conversation.CompanyJMC 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 Senior Associate / Legal Director - 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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