Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction (Non-Contentious)

London | Hybrid Working

Opportunity Summary

Hunter Savage is partnering with a leading UK firm to appoint a Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction into its established London team.

This Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction role sits within a highly regarded specialist practice advising on complex regeneration, infrastructure, accommodation, energy, healthcare and hotel projects across the UK and internationally. The team is strategically important to the firm and offers genuine progression for an ambitious construction lawyer seeking long-term career development.

The firm operates a hybrid model (minimum 50% remote) with two core London office days.

Practice Focus

The successful Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction will focus on non-contentious construction matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC, EPC, EPCM and FIDIC contracts
• Advising on bespoke development and project documentation
• Structuring procurement strategies and risk allocation
• Supporting live projects with payment advice, delay analysis and contractual interpretation
• Managing large-scale due diligence exercises and complex development arrangements

Clients include developers, investors, funders, contractors and public bodies across major real estate and infrastructure schemes.

Candidate Profile

• 6+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law
• Strong experience of standard form and bespoke construction contracts
• Exposure to development, investor or accommodation sector work advantageous
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and managing matters independently
• Commercial, organised and collaborative approach

This role offers high-quality work, clear progression and involvement in business development initiatives.

Confidential Enquiries

For a strictly confidential discussion regarding this Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction opportunity, please contact Michelle Hearst-Orme at Hunter Savage, specialist legal recruitment consultancy. Discretion assured.