Construction Principal Associate - 12 month ftc

NON-CONTENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION - SENIOR/PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE | 6+ PQE | 12-MONTH FTC | LEADING INTERNATIONAL FIRM | BIRMINGHAM BCL Legal is excited to be assisting a leading international law firm in the recruitment of a Senior/Principal Associate to join its highly respected Non-Contentious Construction team in Birmingham. This is a unique 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, allowing you to work on high-value, high-profile projects across various sectors, including construction, engineering, and infrastructure. The role is offered on a full-time basis with hybrid working and an attractive salary and benefits package. The Role As a Senior/Principal Associate within this prestigious team, you will: · Advise a diverse client base including property companies, real estate investors, public sector bodies, corporate occupiers, and contractors on complex construction and engineering matters. · Work on major projects across sectors such as real estate development, logistics, housing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and more. · Draft and negotiate key construction contracts including JCT, NEC, MF/1, and FIDIC. · Provide advice on development agreements, funding agreements, and agreements for lease. · Play an instrumental role in major regeneration and infrastructure projects. · Take ownership of large, complex matters with minimal supervision and mentor junior fee earners. About You To succeed in this Senior/Principal Associate role, you will have: · A minimum of 6 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law. · Extensive experience with construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, MF/1, and FIDIC. · Experience advising on development, funding, and regeneration projects. · The ability to deliver pragmatic and commercially-focused advice. · Strong negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills. · Excellent client handling abilities with a collaborative and client-focused approach. · Experience in supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development. The Offering In return, the successful candidate will receive: · A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. · The chance to work for one of the UK's most respected construction & engineering teams. · Hybrid working with genuine flexibility options. · A generous bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave (with the option to buy more), private medical insurance, pension, and life assurance. · Opportunities to progress your career in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment. · The possibility of a sabbatical after five years of service. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction lawyer looking to work on exciting projects, progress within a top-tier firm, and contribute to a close-knit team. Apply Now! To be considered for this Senior/Principal Associate - Non-Contentious Construction vacancy, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact BCL Legal for further information.