1,020 Construction Lawyer jobs in the United Kingdom

Construction Lawyer - Associate - London

An international law firm are growing their construction practice, with the hire of an associate, to focus primarily on contentious construction matters, alongside a portion of non-contentious advisory work

Nationally, the team are 33 strong and are recognised for contentious and non-contentious work with an international client base which includes developers, funders, consultants, UK and European based contractors and sub-contractors.

This role will suit someone with at least 1 year's PQE in a contentious construction role, ideally with a recognised national or international law firm

Applicants looking to relocate to London from elsewhere in the UK are welcome to apply, alongside those seeking a lateral move

Salary starting from approx. £80,000

Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an additional Director/ Senior Associate level lawyer to join their high ranking contentious construction team- this role can be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available.

Role Profile:

• You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in a team that advises clients on strategy, managing risk and resolving disputes on, complex high value and often high-profile construction, infrastructure, and power projects.

• The role will involve acting for a large number of the most significant Employer/Developer, Contractor and Consultant clients involved in these projects – across Court, Arbitration, Adjudication and ADR.

• You will work with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors, handling high-value disputes and complex claims. The role will focus on contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

• This position offers the opportunity to advise on some of Scotland’s most significant construction projects, working closely with developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and insurers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including court proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.

• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and mediation under Scottish and UK frameworks.

• Advise on claims relating to payment disputes, delays, defects, contract termination, and professional negligence.

• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports.

• Liaise with technical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Provide strategic advice on risk management and dispute avoidance.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Scottish construction law, relevant case law, and statutory frameworks (including the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended in Scotland).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with a proven track record in construction litigation, arbitration, and/or adjudication.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including SBCC, NEC, JCT, and FIDIC forms.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

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Non-Contentious Construction Associate | 4–8 PQE | Remote Working Opportunity

A leading international law firm is looking to hire a talented Non-Contentious Construction Associate (4–8 PQE) to join its highly regarded construction and projects team, advising on top-tier development work across sectors including commercial real estate, infrastructure, energy, and life sciences.

The Role:

• You’ll work on major UK and cross-border development projects, acting for developers, funders, contractors, and public bodies.
• Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, EPC, etc.).
• Advising on procurement strategies, project structuring, and construction risk.
• Exposure to high-value, complex mandates with excellent partner access and client contact.

What’s on Offer:

• Work-from-anywhere flexibility: This firm offers full remote or hybrid working options.
• Excellent quality work without needing to be London-based.
• Clear career progression path and genuine investment in associate development.
• Collegiate and supportive team environment, with access to high-calibre clients and deals.

You will be:

• A UK-qualified construction lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE.
• Experienced in non-contentious construction, with a strong grasp of contracts and procurement.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative in approach.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a construction lawyer seeking top-quality work and flexibility in how and where you deliver it.

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a highly regarded Legal 500 firm who are looking for a Construction Lawyer to join their thriving Construction and Engineering team in Leeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a wide range of high-profile construction and engineering projects across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transport, utilities, and residential.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including EPC, D&B, and consultancy agreements.
• Advising a broad client base including government bodies, developers, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
• Supporting major development and infrastructure projects, often as part of cross-office or cross-border teams.
• Providing strategic guidance on procurement routes and project structures.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Real Estate, Projects and Banking on multidisciplinary transactions.

The successful candidate:

• Ideally 3 years PQE in Construction Law
• Experienced in advising on construction contracts and procurement strategies, ideally with exposure to large-scale infrastructure or development projects.
• Commercially minded with strong technical and drafting skills.
• A clear and confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships and manage workstreams independently.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, exposure to high-value national and international projects, and clear opportunities for structured career progression and professional development.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

This new role is with a rated international firm which values its construction offering and as such this a great long-term career opportunity for a capable Construction lawyer.

About the Role

This role will encompass all aspects of non-contentious construction work. You will act for a premium client base including major corporates in real estate, investment and development and high-end contractors.

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified solicitor.
• Two to four years’ PQE in Construction law is ideal, although strong applicants outside this level will be considered.
• Current or recent experience in a City or market-leading national/regional team.
• Some contentious construction experience is valued but is not essential.

Pay range and compensation package

The firm pays a competitive City salary and chargeable hours are very reasonable.

About the Job

We are instructed by a leading global law firm recruiting a mid-level Construction Disputes Lawyer to join the firm's London office.

Contentious Construction - Lawyer / Solicitor - Competitive salary

The Role

The firm is a multinational law firm, offering a full range of legal services across corporate, litigation, real estate and construction, employment and restructuring.

The firm’s highly regarded Construction team has expertise in large-scale high value construction, engineering infrastructure and energy disputes both in the UK and internationally. The team is experienced in all relevant forums – adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, litigation, and international arbitration acting on behalf of professionals, employers, contractors and specialist subcontractors.

The Candidate

• Construction Solicitor with 2-4 post qualification experience from a reputable firm
• Experience in Construction, Infrastructure and Engineering disputes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong academic background

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Flexible working approach
• Generous bonus and benefits package, up to 20% bonus
• Progression Opportunities, investments into future prospects, and partnership track
• Fantastic Central London offices

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation

Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant

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More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Mid Construction Disputes Associate to join an international law firm in the firm’s London office.

The Role

Our client is an international law firm with offices across the UK, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The firm is a full service law firm with established and strong reputation for its expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.

The firm’s Construction practice provides a broad range of construction law solutions, advising private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the most popular standard forms of construction contracts and disputes relating to payment issues, change, defects, termination and professional negligence. There is more of an emphasis in working on both adjudications in the UK as well as in the TCC.

The candidate must demonstrate experience of taking responsibility for the conduct of cases and the ability to work as a team player and build strong client relationships.

The Candidate

• Construction Solicitor 1 to 3 years’ PQE or equivalent from a reputable firm
• Experience of construction disputes
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Flexible working approach
• Generous bonus and benefits package
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Progression Opportunities
• Supportive working environment

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant –

Direct Dial: Mobile:

Email :

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

About the Job

We are exclusively instructed by an ambitious Central London-based law firm, looking for a Construction Partner to join its expanding practice.

The firm is a leading law firm providing specialist advice to corporations and individuals and with an impressive list of clients. The firm has been instructed large-scale construction matters, across a diverse including acting for and against construction professionals, employers, and contractors on a mix of transport, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects in the UK.

The Construction Partner will have a good understanding of the complex construction contracts and be able to lead on these matters when appropriate, managing a team of junior associates if required. You will also be required to take the lead on business development opportunities including managing client relationships and leading key client accounts.

As this is a partner/senior opportunity, you will need to possess strong networking skills and the ability to generate leads. A client following is required for this opportunity.

The Candidate

• A highly experienced Construction Lawyer
• Ability to promote and generate work
• Contribute to the overall firm strategy of growth
• Support the development of junior fee earners in the team
• Collaborate with other partners and fee earners in the wider firm

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent basic salary dependent on experience
• Very generous bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Supportive and open collaborative culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: Mobile:

Email:

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

In-House Construction Lawyer

PQE: 1+

Newcastle: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Shape the Future of Global Projects from the Inside Out!

Are you a seasoned Construction Lawyer ready for your next big move? We’re on the lookout for a sharp legal mind to join a thriving, forward-thinking company in Newcastle. As part of a compact, dynamic legal team, you’ll be embedded in the business, playing a pivotal role in driving success and safeguarding operations across high-value international construction projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Every day is different. From reviewing global project appointments to advising cross-functional teams, you’ll be immersed in the business, helping shape projects from inception to delivery. Expect to:

• Draft, review and negotiate major project agreements and contracts.
• Advise stakeholders across the business on a wide variety of construction-related legal matters.
• Implement and refine legal risk management policies.
• Lead or support team management (depending on experience).
• Jump into wider legal challenges, from property and IPR to data protection and debt recovery.
• Contribute to strategic, business-wide legal initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For:

A confident, capable, and collaborative Construction Lawyer with:

• 1+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, especially relating to professional appointments and standard form contracts.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in a consultancy or in-house with a client or contractor.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with top-tier communication skills.
• The ability to juggle complex projects and tight deadlines with confidence and clarity.

Why Join Us?

You won’t be a cog in the machine. You’ll be part of the engine, helping to drive major projects forward and playing a key role in a team that values impact, integrity, and innovation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate