Guildford - Associate / Senior Associate - Construction

1 week ago

Guildford West Surrey GU United Kingdom Success Matcher Full time £65,000 - £78,500 per year

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.

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