Non-Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate in City

2 months ago

City, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate

Location: Cardiff

Annual salary: 60,000 to 80,000 DOE

Contract Details:

- Contract Type: Permanent

- Working Pattern: Full Time

Our client, a leading Construction team in Cardiff are looking to ass a Non-Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate to their team.

The firm provide pragmatic and commercially-focused service for clients across the construction industry and supply chain.

As an Associate / Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile transactional projects within both the Private and Public Sector. You should be very familiar with JCT and NEC contracts from a purely construction and property development perspective. Experience in PPP or PFI transactions would be particularly valued, and exposure to FIDIC or ICHEME forms would be great.

I am looking for someone with high calibre construction experience acquired at a leading national, regional, or City law firm. In-house legal experience at major contractors, consultants, or public bodies will also be highly valued. You should be confident, personable, and possess strong technical competence and intellectual ability.

As part of their large national construction team, this role can be based in Cardiff with hybrid working, typically with 3 days flexible office attendance, according to business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide pragmatic and commercially-focused legal advice on non-contentious matters within the construction industry and supply chain.
  • Handle challenging, high-profile work on the transactional side, with a focus on JCT and NEC contracts from a construction and property development perspective.
  • Utilise expertise in PPP and PFI transactions, and exposure to FIDIC or ICHEME forms.
  • Collaborate with a large construction team across multiple offices.
  • Support hybrid working, with flexible office attendance according to business need.
  • Demonstrate leadership potential, strong technical competence, and excellent communication skills.
  • Network actively and contribute to the development of the team.

Skills / Experience Required:

  • 4-7 PQE.
  • High calibre construction experience acquired at a leading national, regional, or City law firm.
  • In-house legal experience at major contractors, consultants, or public bodies is highly valued.
  • Confident, personable, and commercially aware.
  • Strong familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.
  • Additional procurement experience such as PFI / PPP is a plus.
  • Exceptional self-motivation and the ability to work well in a team.

Benefits:

In return, a range of attractive benefits, including permanent health insurance, pension contributions and performance-related bonuses. You will also have access to various employee assistance programmes and discounts, as well as opportunities for career development and further education.

  • 5% employer pension contribution (subject to a minimum 3% employee contribution)
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Eyecare reimbursed
  • Employee assistance programme
  • 26 days' holiday + buy up to a further 5 days
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Funding for qualifications and professional memberships
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay (after 12 months of service)
  • Informal flexible working practises
  • Volunteering leave
  • Study leave
  • Healthcare cash plan via Medicash
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Employee retail discounts

If you are a motivated and experienced construction professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to challenging and rewarding projects, I would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application or contact me on We look forward to receiving your application.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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