Construction Solicitor (Non Contentious)

Principal Associate – Non-Contentious Construction | Birmingham or London | 6+ PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Associate to join a leading international law firm’s highly regarded Non-Contentious Construction team. With an impressive portfolio of high-value development, engineering and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.

The team is recognised for its strength in the market, advising a broad client base of developers, contractors, institutional investors, property companies and public sector organisations on complex and high-profile projects across the UK and internationally.

The Role

You will handle a varied and challenging caseload of non-contentious construction matters, including:

Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, MF/1 and FIDIC.

Advising on development agreements, funding agreements and agreements for lease.

Working on major development projects, regeneration schemes and infrastructure transactions.

Advising clients across sectors including real estate, energy, logistics, healthcare, housing and life sciences.

Managing significant matters with a high degree of autonomy.

Supervising and supporting junior fee earners.

Developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

You will work alongside leading practitioners on some of the market’s most significant projects, with exposure to an impressive client base and high-quality instructions.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE and a strong background in non-contentious construction work.

You will have excellent technical ability, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the confidence to manage complex matters independently. A commercially minded approach, sound judgement and the ability to build lasting client relationships are essential.

Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development will also be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most established construction practices, offering high-profile work, a collaborative culture and excellent opportunities for career development.

The team prides itself on its supportive environment and genuine team spirit, combining technical excellence with pragmatic, commercially focused advice.

If you are a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor considering your next move, this is an opportunity to explore.

Contact us for a confidential discussion. Penny Trotman on [phone removed] or email [email removed]

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