Job title: Construction Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Lawyer
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 09-03-2026
Job ID: 40603
Contact name: Sunaina Jain
Contact email: sunaina.jain@lunariapartners.com

Job Description

Senior Associate – Projects, Development & Construction

Non-contentious Construction Specialist

5+ PQE

 

The Firm

This firm is recognised for its sophisticated commercial work and strong national footprint. Its projects and construction team is well-established, advising on complex development, regeneration and infrastructure schemes across the UK.

The culture is supportive, collaborative and genuinely people-focused. Lawyers here benefit from high-quality work, a friendly atmosphere and a sustainable work-life balance.

 

The Role

You will focus on non-contentious construction, working across major development and regeneration projects. The role will involve drafting and negotiating a broad range of construction and engineering documentation, likely including:

  • Building contracts
  • Professional appointments
  • Collateral warranties
  • Development agreements
  • Procurement documentation
  • Construction security and ancillary documents

 

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers while also taking responsibility for your own matters and client relationships. The work is varied, high-value and often part of large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams.

 

The Requirements

The successful candidate will:

  • Have at least 5 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction
  • Be confident drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke contracts
  • Possess strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills
  • Enjoy collaborating on major development, infrastructure and real estate projects

 

What matters most is strong technical experience and a genuine passion for the projects and development space.

 

Lunaria Partners are advertising this projects, development, construction role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications, but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.