Construction Associate

Construction Associate - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Salary: Dependant on Experience + Excellent Benefits

Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to be working with a top-tier UK law firm to recruit a Construction Associate for their Cardiff office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join a dynamic and growing team that is actively shaping the future of construction law in Wales and beyond.

Cardiff has seen significant growth in large-scale infrastructure and urban regeneration projects, providing the perfect environment for a motivated construction lawyer to gain exposure to a diverse range of complex, high-profile matters. You'll be involved in advising clients across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, residential, and commercial developments.

You'll handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, from negotiating and drafting key construction contracts to providing strategic advice on dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, and litigation. Working closely with a talented team, you'll support major developers, contractors, and funders, while collaborating with real estate, planning, and corporate teams to deliver seamless legal solutions.

The experience you will have as a Construction Associate
We're looking for a commercially astute solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE, ideally gained in a well-regarded UK construction practice. You'll have experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts. Strong knowledge of dispute resolution processes is desirable, along with a proactive approach to managing client relationships.

In addition, you should demonstrate:

• A solid understanding of construction law and industry practices.
• Experience managing a varied caseload of complex construction matters.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide commercially focused advice.

Why Join This Firm?

Joining this firm means being part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment where professional development is a priority. You'll have the opportunity to work on significant regional projects that are transforming Cardiff's urban landscape while benefiting from a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Structured career progression and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture with strong mentoring and professional development.
• Access to high-quality, complex work with a diverse and prestigious client base.
• Market-leading training and ongoing CPD support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact in Cardiff's thriving construction sector, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Nicole Smith today!

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.