Associate

Principal Associate — Construction, Birmingham

  • LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience7+ PQE
  • PracticeReal Estate, Energy

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Senior non-contentious construction role in a national team with an international footprint. You will advise on major energy, infrastructure and built-environment projects, acting for public and private sector clients on complex, high-value matters.

The role involves running your own matters, managing and mentoring junior lawyers, and working closely with colleagues across the national and international practice to develop growth areas. There is clear scope to take a leading business-development role and to progress toward partnership.

The team supports agile and hybrid working and offers structured development, international secondment opportunities, and a competitive benefits package focused on wellbeing, financial planning and career progression.

  • 7+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
  • Strong technical experience across construction and engineering projects, including NEC, FIDIC and JCT forms.
  • Proven ability to manage matters and supervise junior fee-earners; experience in business development.
  • Excellent communication skills, commercial judgement and a pragmatic, client-focused approach.

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