Birchrose Associates
Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor

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Opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a leading London law firm with a highly regarded construction practice.
The firm
My client is a leading law firm with an outstanding reputation in the real estate sector. Their client base includes real estate funds, property companies, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals.
- They have one of the largest dedicated real estate practices in the London market.
- They are renowned for their Partner-led service.
- Their non-construction team is highly regarded and recognised for their expertise by the Legal 500 in London.
The opportunity
The team specialises exclusively in non-contentious construction work and advise on a broad range of complex and high-value development schemes including:
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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- Retail development
- Out-of-town regeneration
- Living sector schemes
- Logistic projects
- Private residences
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading construction team working closely on sophisticated, high-quality matters in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role will involve:
- Assisting on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters
- Advising on complex development projects across a variety of sectors
- Drafting and negotiating construction documentation
- Working closely with the wider real estate team on high-value transactions


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Required
- UK qualified Solicitor with between NQ - 4 PQE
- Will accept applications from August/September 2026 qualifiers
- Must have completed a seat in non-contentious construction
- Experience gained at a city firm or top tier construction practice
- Strong academic background
Reasons to apply
- Competitive NQ salary
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked construction team
- Exposure to complex, high-value development work
- Excellent culture and work-life balance
- Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative team
- Hybrid working
To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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