Construction Associate

Construction Associate - Swansea
Location: Swansea (Hybrid)
Salary: Dependant on experience + Excellent Benefits

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a prestigious UK law firm to recruit a Construction Associate for their expanding Swansea office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious solicitor to join a thriving construction team that works on a diverse range of high-profile projects across South Wales and beyond.

Swansea's ongoing regeneration and infrastructure investment present a unique opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to make a real impact. You'll be at the forefront of advising clients on major regional developments, including mixed-use schemes, residential projects, and commercial initiatives that are helping to transform the city.

The role offers exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work, giving you the chance to develop a well-rounded practice. You'll handle contract negotiation and drafting for JCT, NEC, and bespoke agreements, while also advising clients on dispute resolution strategies, including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.

What You'll Be Doing as a Construction Associate
As a key member of the construction team, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising developers, contractors, and funders on all aspects of construction law, from project inception to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and bespoke agreements.
• Managing contentious construction matters, including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation, with a focus on achieving commercially sound outcomes.
• Providing risk management advice and guiding clients on procurement strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across real estate, corporate, and dispute resolution teams to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• You'll also play an active role in the firm's business development initiatives, attending networking events, contributing to thought leadership, and identifying new opportunities for growth in the Swansea and South Wales market.

What We're Looking For as a Construction Associate
To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE with strong experience in construction law, gained within a recognised UK law firm.
• Solid expertise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including contract drafting and dispute resolution.
• Proficiency with JCT, NEC, and other standard industry contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen, with the ability to provide pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Why Join This Firm?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading law firm that offers high-quality work, career progression, and a supportive, collaborative environment. Based in Swansea, you'll have the chance to work on transformative projects that are shaping the future of the region while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Clear and structured career progression pathways.
• Exposure to high-profile and complex construction matters.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture with ongoing professional development.
• Market-leading training and CPD support to enhance your expertise.
• Participation in business development, networking, and thought leadership initiatives.

If you're a construction solicitor eager to make a real impact in Swansea's growing 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.