Job Description

Senior Associate – Projects & Construction

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to join a leading Projects & Construction team in Birmingham, advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, procurement and major projects.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across real estate, planning, procurement, tax, energy and sustainability, supporting clients through the full lifecycle of development, from structuring and procurement through to delivery and asset management.

The Opportunity

• Advise a broad client base including contractors, developers, registered providers and public sector bodies

• Provide construction-related procurement advice, particularly for public sector clients

• Advise on development projects through design and construction

• Draft, negotiate and advise on construction contracts and associated documentation, with a focus on risk management

• Advise on asset management and maintenance contracts

• Support decarbonisation and retrofit projects, including publicly funded schemes

• Advise on infrastructure projects

• Support publicly funded housing organisations on development schemes and asset management arrangements

• Provide construction due diligence support to real estate, corporate and banking teams on acquisitions and disposals

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to excellent service delivery

• Take an active role in marketing and business development initiatives

• Manage files with appropriate autonomy and supervise junior colleagues where needed

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with strong experience in construction law

• Proven ability to take responsibility and manage matters independently where appropriate

• Excellent technical skills and strong drafting ability

• Strong client focus and high standards of service delivery

• Commercial awareness and good judgement

• Methodical, disciplined and organised approach

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• Experience advising public sector clients on procurement and delivery of construction projects

• Experience supporting decarbonisation, retrofit or building safety related programmes

• Experience advising on a mix of development, infrastructure and asset management work

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £75,000 to £95,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Birmingham location

• High-quality non-contentious construction work within a nationally recognised team

• Strong cross-practice collaboration and exposure to major projects

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a City-led, international and national law firm with a strong Projects & Construction offering. The team advises across the full lifespan of construction and engineering matters and is known for combining legal excellence with commercial, industry-led advice.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.