Senior Associate – Construction Law (Non-Contentious)

About the Role

Join a prestigious legal practice as a Senior Associate within our specialist Construction team. You will play a pivotal role in advising high-profile clients across both public and private sectors, focusing on complex non-contentious matters and supply chain management.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to employers and clients regarding the construction supply chain.
• Manage and oversee high-value, high-profile regional and national projects.
• Advise a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and retail.
• Collaborate closely with Partners (Anna Wood, Ashley Pigott, Maria Greener) and senior management.
• Contribute to the development of the practice while remaining open to handling contentious matters as required.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Senior Associate specializing in Construction Law.
• Strong expertise in non-contentious construction matters, particularly from the employer/client perspective.
• Ability to manage large-scale, high-stakes projects with precision.
• A proactive mindset with the capacity to expand into contentious litigation if desired.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills for high-profile client interaction.

Required Skills

• Construction Law Expertise
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Advisory (Public & Private Sector)
• Risk Management
• Strategic Legal Counseling

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on landmark national and regional projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse, high-value sectors such as Energy and Infrastructure.