Average Construction Lawyer salary in the UK

TSR Legal are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading national firm who are seeking a Associate / Legal Director to join the construction department on a full time, permanent basis. The Firm Our client is a leading national law firm that offer a wide range of legal expertise. They have multiple offices and attract clients from across the country. Many of their lawyers are trained at the practice, with others joining from prestigious firms. Priding themselves on the professional approach, they deliver excellence as a standard. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with five or more years of experience in construction matters with a focus on development projects to join this highly regarded firm. The successful candidate will join a professional, supportive team and will be managing a varied caseload and will support the growth of the department, focusing on building strong working relationships with clients. Responsibilities will include: • Lead Legal Advice: Provide expert guidance on all construction-related matters, from construction contracts to dispute resolution and public procurement.• Collaborate: Work closely with our Real Estate partners on development projects, offering strategic insights and legal support.• Client Relationships: Build and sustain strong, commercially valuable relationships with clients, offering trusted and practical advice.• Act as an ambassador for the Firm, participating in public speaking engagements, publishing articles, and promoting the Firm's expertise.• Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a role model within the team, ensuring that high standards of service and professionalism are consistently met. Support junior lawyers and help manage the team's overall success. The Candidate Qualified solicitor with 5 years plus PQEIdeally with experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.A strong communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships with clientsHighly organised with the ability to meet and exceed deadlinesStrong academics The offer: A new challenge working at a thriving firm in CardiffA highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Hybrid working - on average 2 days a week from home. If you're interested in this Construction role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Rob at TSR Legal in confidence in absolute confidence.

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Associate Lawyer (2-5 PQE+) to join the London office of a leading international law firm with a top-tier reputation in the construction and infrastructure sector. This is a chance to join a globally recognised team, consistently ranked Tier 1 in legal directories and involved in some of the most iconic infrastructure and development projects worldwide. With an impressive portfolio of clients - including top-tier contractors, major developers, financial institutions, and government bodies - this organisation offers unrivalled exposure to both high-profile national and international projects. The Associate Lawyer's role As an Associate Lawyer, you will play a vital part in a diverse and well-established team, supporting a broad range of work across the infrastructure, energy, real estate and financial services sectors. The successful candidate will be involved in transactional construction work, with a focus on real estate development and finance-related matters. There is also scope to engage in broader projects work depending on experience and interest. Working closely with colleagues across legal disciplines, you'll be expected to build long-standing client relationships and contribute to business development activities. This is a role suited to someone eager to take on early responsibility in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The Associate Lawyer To be considered for this Associate Lawyer position, you should ideally meet the following criteria: 2-5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) within a large commercial firm or in-house legal teamStrong technical grounding in construction and projects law, particularly in real estate development and finance-related transactionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for a client-facing roleA proactive team player with sound commercial judgement and flexibility to work across disciplinesRelevant experience working with clients in the infrastructure, construction, or real estate sectors is highly desirable. UK-qualified solicitors preferred. In Return? This role offers the successful Associate Lawyer: £95,000 - £125,000The chance to work on industry-leading and iconic global infrastructure projectsA structured career development programme with high-quality trainingEarly responsibility and client exposureAn inclusive, agile and innovative working environment with a strong commitment to diversity and wellbeing This is a rare opportunity for an Associate Lawyer to progress their career with one of the most respected construction and infrastructure legal teams in the world.

Our Legal 200 recognised client is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their established Real Estate department. This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious firm and showcase your expertise in construction law. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including both non-contentious and contentious construction matters, and advise clients across various sectors, including developers, funders, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude with a keenness to learn and develop core practice skills, problem-solving abilities, and sound legal knowledge. You will have excellent drafting skills, be a hard-working team player who fits into a friendly, fast-growing team, and have an eye for detail. Commercial and financial awareness, alongside the ability to take responsibility for your professional development, are essential. Strong communication skills, excellent academics, and a desire for career progression are also important. Additionally, interpersonal and marketing skills, negotiation and organisational abilities, and the capacity to work independently in due course will be key to your success.The Firm:Award-winning, multi-accredited and ranked in the Legal 200 and 500, our client is well-known as a fantastic firm to work for and with. Investing in internal talent and giving back to their communities, they have built an enviable reputation amongst peers and clients alike. Attracting clients and lawyers in all sectors, they provide commercially viable advice and support continued development and progression throughout their team.What will be expected from you? Solicitor within a minimum 1 years PQE handling Construction mattersManage a caseload mainly focused on non-contentious construction lawDraft and negotiate standard form and bespoke building contracts, sub-contracts, and consultant appointmentsOversee construction documents related to development schemes, including collateral warranties, third-party rights schedules, assignments, and novation agreementsAdvise on legal issues arising during the construction process, such as delays, extensions of time, loss and expense claims, liquidated damages, and defective workCarry out contentious work as needed; experience in both non-contentious and contentious matters is essentialAdvise clients from various sectors including shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, retail units, and other commercial premisesWork with a diverse client base, including main contractors, sub-contractors, developers, and investor occupiers What is on offer in return?In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer many impressive incentives no include 24 days holiday, Non-Contractual leave (3 days over Christmas), Private Health, Benefits Hub, Mobile phone, and many other great benefitsPLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/madeFor more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36994