Associate, Construction

About Us

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with over 5,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries. We are a full-service firm with deep niche and sector expertise. Whatever the challenge, wherever in the world, we are equipped and ready to meet it.

We live our values and are purpose-led. While the world is fast-moving and constantly evolving, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you're starting your career or are well-established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services, if you're looking for what's next, we are too.

What To Expect

At Eversheds Sutherland, you will work on a wide variety of matters, both regional and international. You'll grow your global mindset, be encouraged to put ideas into action, and find new challenges to engage with. We see the fast-moving world as a place to thrive, and we are excited for what's next – so with us, you can be too.

Our Team

We are recruiting an Associate to join Partner Lisa Boyd in Dublin, who covers both construction and procurement (contentious and non-contentious), as well as commercial contracts in Northern Ireland. This is a varied role, also covering procurement and construction matters for other jurisdictions including ROI and the UK.

You will also be part of the wider Eversheds Sutherland global team, a friendly, well-integrated group of specialist lawyers committed to excellent client service, team growth, and the further development of the practice.

As a Band 1 listed practice, our lawyers are recognised as leaders in their field and will support you in developing your skills as a highly skilled procurement lawyer.

Role And Key Responsibilities

As a Construction Associate, you will play a pivotal role in the firm's Projects & Construction practice, working on a wide range of complex transactions across a variety of areas including commercial development, residential, infrastructure, transport and energy. You will also work closely with many other departments in the firm on construction elements of deals particularly with Real Estate onforward sale and forward funding development, Banking on financing and refinancing of projects and Corporate on and M&A transactions.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast growing, high-performing and friendly team and the successful candidate will get to collaborate with a diverse client base and to work closely with other departments within Eversheds Sutherland to contribute to the firm's continued success in this practice area. Due to our continued growth, we are recruiting across various levels to join our Dublin team.

They will have exposure to high quality work and the opportunity to develop their skills further, learning from direct experience but supported by partners and senior lawyers. The continued success of the team creates real opportunities for merit-based promotion.

Skills And Experience

We are looking for candidates who:

• Ideally have 1–2 years post-qualification experience within a respected law firm or in-house legal team, focusing on construction, infrastructure, and / or major projects. Exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered.

– Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts (in particular RIAI, NEC and standard design appointments) and ancillary documents with a good understanding of market requirements.

– Experience advising clients through-out the life cycle of a construction project.

• Are Northern Ireland qualified. Additional qualification in ROI or English law would be a bonus.
• Experience in procurement law and commercial contracts is desirable but not essential; candidates with both procurement and construction experience are particularly welcome.

What's in it for You?

Benefits

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits that focus on your development, performance, financial future, and health, as well as opportunities to make a contribution to the world:

Fair, transparent, and equitable policies.

Reward for performance, alignment to values, and going above and beyond.

Flexible ways of working through our remote and hybrid working policies.

Health support, including dental, healthcare, and wellness programs.

A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Structured professional and personal training, mentoring, and development programs.

International and cross-practice exposure.

Opportunities to give back through pro bono work and community engagement.

Support with retirement planning, insurance, and financial assurance.

Diversity and Inclusion

"Inclusive" is a core business value at Eversheds Sutherland. We foster diversity of thought, encourage collaboration, and respect individual contributions. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, monitoring our progress, and improving our approach.

Flexible working arrangements are welcome where feasible. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can accommodate you.

For you, for your success, and for what's next.