Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate

The team advises on all stages of the construction lifecycle, from project inception and procurement through to delivery and completion. Working closely with colleagues across real estate, banking, corporate, tax, insolvency and disputes, the successful candidate will provide commercially focused advice to a broad range of clients including developers, investors, funders, occupiers, contractors, consultants and high-net-worth individuals.

• A leading City law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate 4 to 6 PQE
• This is an excellent opportunity for an established construction lawyer

• Advising on procurement strategies across traditional, design and build, EPC and management contracting structures.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, pre-construction agreements, enabling works contracts and bespoke project documentation.
• Preparing and negotiating consultant appointments, framework agreements and professional team documentation.
• Advising on risk allocation, insurance arrangements and project security packages, including bonds, guarantees, warranties and third-party rights.
• Supporting development and forward-funding transactions, agreements for lease and development management arrangements.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and managing matters throughout the project life cycle.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver seamless legal advice.
• Supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Supporting business development initiatives, client relationship management and profile-raising activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales with 4 to 6 year's PQE.
• Strong experience gained within a recognised construction practice, with a focus on non-contentious construction law.
• Excellent knowledge of construction procurement, development projects and associated commercial considerations.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating JCT contracts, with exposure to NEC or other standard forms considered advantageous.
• The ability to manage complex matters independently and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and project management capabilities.