Construction Senior Associate (Non-Contentious)

Construction Senior Associate (Non-Contentious) | International Law Firm | City of London A leading UK and international law firm is seeking to expand its esteemed Projects, Development & Construction team in London with the appointment of a Senior Associate. The role focuses on non-contentious construction law and presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to work on complex, large-scale projects across a diverse range of sectors. These include real estate, housing & accommodation, property investment, education, health, care, sustainability, and renewables. The Role: The successful candidate will join a dynamic team recognised for its expertise in procurement, construction, development, and large-scale projects, particularly in regeneration schemes, accommodation sector projects, healthcare, hotels, and infrastructure. The firm's Projects, Development & Construction team has a proven track record in delivering high-quality legal services to clients across various sectors, working alongside experts in technology, private wealth, and other areas of law to provide integrated solutions. In this role, the Senior Associate will primarily focus on non-contentious construction matters, providing advice and support across a variety of high-profile projects. The work will involve drafting, negotiating, and advising on a range of construction contracts, including the more common JCT forms, as well as bespoke arrangements tailored to the specific needs of clients. The firm's clients include public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality legal advice on non-contentious construction matters across various sectors, including real estate, housing & accommodation, renewables, energy, healthcare, hotels, and infrastructure projects. - Draft and negotiate a wide array of construction contracts, with a particular focus on JCT, NEC, and FIDIC standard form agreements, along with bespoke agreements tailored to client requirements. - Provide strategic guidance on large-scale projects, such as regeneration schemes, accommodation sector developments, and renewables projects. - Collaborate with clients, including developers, contractors, funders, property investors, and specialist consultants, to help them achieve successful outcomes. - Play a pivotal role in supporting complex agreements and large-scale due diligence exercises, ensuring the delivery of accurate, commercially astute advice with appropriate supervision and support. - Work closely with other legal teams, including those specialising in technology, private wealth, and other practice areas, to provide integrated advice on multi-disciplinary projects. Candidate requirements: - A minimum of 5 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law, ideally gained in a reputable law firm. - Extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of standard form contracts, such as JCT, NEC, and FIDIC, as well as bespoke agreements and development arrangements. - A solid understanding of market commercial expectations, compromise positions, and the typical issues faced in construction projects. - Experience advising on projects within the real estate, housing, accommodation, healthcare, energy, renewables, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable. Investor and housing accommodation experience would be particularly beneficial. - A proactive, client-focused approach, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. - The ability to manage complex legal issues with attention to detail, while also providing clear, strategic guidance to clients. - A collaborative team player who enjoys working with colleagues across various practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading law firm known for its excellence in the construction and development sectors. The firm offers a supportive, dynamic environment where the successful candidate can build their career and make a significant impact on some of the most exciting construction projects in the UK and internationally. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.