Associate / Senior Associate 4-7 PQE (Non-Contentious) – Construction

We are looking for a 4-7 PQE Associate / Senior Associate to advise largely on non-contentious matters.  As a team, many of us work on both contentious and non-contentious matters and we are keen to encourage people to develop a wide skill set.  However, our business wins are presently trending towards challenging, high-profile work on the transactional side.  You should therefore be very familiar with JCT and NEC contracts from a purely construction and property development perspective.  Experience of PPP or PFI transactions would be particularly valued, and similarly exposure to FIDIC or ICHEME forms would be great.

This role can be based in either our Cardiff or Southampton office although you will be part of our large construction team who work across all of the offices.  We support hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance, according to business need.

Skills / Experience Required

We are interested in candidates with high calibre construction experience acquired at a leading national, regional or City law firm.  Candidates with in-house legal experience at major contractor, consultant or public bodies will also be valued highly.

  • 4-7 PQE
  • Confident and personable
  • Very familiar with JCT and NEC
  • Wider procurement experience, such as PFI / PPP
  • Strong technical competence and intellectual ability
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • A team player with leadership potential
  • Exceptional self-motivation
  • Well regarded where you are
  • An active networker

How to Apply

  • Please email [email protected] to apply with a copy of your CV and cover note to explain your interests in the role.  Please also confirm your salary expectations.
  • Interviews: The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified. We will notify you in advance if you are required to carry out a drafting exercise/skills test as part of the interview process.
  • If you have any questions, please email Rob Brown at [email protected] or telephone on 023 8085 7441.
  • Your personal data will be processed in line with our applicant privacy policy which explains how we treat your data.

Please note that we are currently only accepting CVs from instructed agencies and direct applicants.