Construction Lawyer

Construction Lawyer (Non-Contentious) An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced non-contentious construction lawyer to join a market-leading Construction & Engineering team in London, advising on high-value, non-contentious construction matters for a blue-chip client base. This role will particularly appeal to construction lawyers who enjoy complex, commercially driven work, close client relationships and the opportunity to shape their practice within a collaborative, high-performing team. The Opportunity You will work on a broad mix of non-contentious construction matters, supporting major development and infrastructure projects across the UK. The team advises household-name clients on some of the most significant real estate, infrastructure and energy projects currently underway. The role offers exposure to: - Major development and infrastructure projects - Real estate and corporate acquisitions and disposals - Property finance transactions - Process plant and power generation contracts - The team includes partners and senior lawyers with in-house backgrounds at major industry players, making this an excellent environment for candidates from either private practice or industry. The Role As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice while supporting the continued growth of the practice. Key responsibilities include: - Advising on non-contentious construction matters across development and infrastructure projects - Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction documentation - Working closely with clients to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice - Collaborating with colleagues across real estate, corporate and finance teams - Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development Candidate Profile The team is open-minded as to background and encourages applications from lawyers with strong technical foundations and commercial awareness. You are likely to have: - 6+ years' PQE in construction law - Strong experience advising on non-contentious construction matters - Demonstrable expertise in JCT and NEC contracts, development agreements and associated documentation - Exposure to process plant contracts (desirable but not essential) - Experience acting for employers/developers (contractor or supply-side experience also welcomed) - A collaborative approach and interest in mentoring junior colleagues Why This Role? - High-quality, complex construction work with leading clients - Strong partner access and a genuinely collaborative culture - Clear scope for progression and long-term career development - Opportunity to mentor and influence the wider team - London-based role within a well-resourced national practice - Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package Next Steps If you are an experienced construction lawyer looking for a role that combines top-tier work, career progression and a supportive team environment, this opportunity warrants serious consideration.