Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate

- Construction

Location:

Guildford (hybrid role office based 2-3 days per week)

Practice Area:

Construction & Engineering

Salary:

65-78.5K base (dependent on PQE) plus profit share, bonuses and extensive benefits package

Key Requirements

We are seeking an experienced

Construction & Engineering Lawyer

with strong credentials and a passion for high-quality legal work. This role would ideally suit candidates with experience across both

contentious

and

non-contentious

matters, but we are equally open to hearing from those who specialise in one area and wish to broaden their experience.


The successful candidate will have:

Contentious experience

including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation in the

Technology and Construction Court (TCC)

A proven ability to provide

early-stage, commercial, and practical advice

on distressed projects Familiarity with

payment disputes, professional negligence, delays

, and

defective works claims

Non-contentious expertise

in advising on and leading transactions, drafting and negotiating

construction contracts

and

ancillary agreements

, and providing project lifecycle support Experience acting for a broad client base including

employers, main contractors, sub-contractors

, and

construction professionals

A strong academic record and experience typically gained from a major City, national or regional law firm A genuine interest in the

construction and engineering sectors

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Role & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Legal 500 Band 1-ranked

Construction Team

, part of a wider Real Estate department. You will contribute to the team's ongoing success and gain exposure to

high-value disputes

and

complex construction projects

in diverse sectors including

logistics, education, and manufacturing

.


Your responsibilities will include:


Advising on a range of

contentious and non-contentious construction matters

Representing clients in

dispute resolution

proceedings and offering early-stage risk mitigation advice Leading on the

drafting and negotiation of construction contracts

, including

JCT, NEC

, and bespoke forms Contributing to the

ongoing development

and success of the team through business development and client relationship initiatives Supporting and participating in client-focused activities such as

case law workshops

and

sector events

Benefiting from

paralegal and knowledge lawyer support

, as well as access to industry-leading online legal resources

Firm Overview

You will join a firm that combines professional excellence with a truly supportive and inclusive culture. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024, we offer a workplace where

collaboration, inclusion, and progression

are actively encouraged.

Recent accolades include:

Shortlisted - Women, Influence & Power in Law UK 2024*
Highly Commended - Legal Business Awards 2023 & SLS Legal Awards 2023*
Shortlisted - The British Legal Awards 2023 & The Lawyer Awards 2023*
Office awarded

RICS SKA Silver Certification

and

Fitwel 2 Star Accreditation

We are committed to

diversity and inclusion

, with recognised initiatives that foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Flexible Working

We offer

agile and hybrid working

options, recognising the importance of flexibility for maintaining a positive work-life balance. Both

full-time and part-time applications

are welcome.