Construction & Engineering Senior Associate

Deadline:

Location: Bristol, Bristol, GB, BS1 5, Work From Home

Application Deadline: T09:02:19.087

Reference: 0695Senior Associate

Introduction

Looking for an opportunity to cast your net even wider? At Burges Salmon, you'll work at the forefront of your field while collaborating with colleagues who are experts in theirs. You'll have access to top-calibre clients, with real responsibility and ownership from day one, as you make an impact on a global scale.

The Team

We are fresh. We are focused. We are bold. Our construction and engineering team is one of the largest in the UK. We're top tier ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers, and we work on major infrastructure, energy, and development projects that shape the way in which people live. Our C&E team has an outstanding reputation working on strategic, complex, and innovative projects in the UK.

You will advise on cutting-edge projects in the UK and overseas, working with our projects, real estate, finance, and corporate lawyers to enable complex construction, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects to come to fruition. The breadth of the technologies you will be able to advise on is second to none, and you'll be encouraged to build relationships and sit on industry groups. The team works in sectors including renewable energy, nuclear, transport, defence, and infrastructure.

What Others Say

'Burges Salmon have a first-rate construction practice.' - The Legal 500
'Good strength and depth with a wide spread of expertise. Good, practical, strategic advice at partner level.' - The Legal 500
'Burges Salmon is a powerful force in the market' - Chambers

Key Clients

Eden Geothermal
Gravis
Energia
National Highways
Transport for Wales
Severn Trent Water
Transport for London
HSBC
Drax
UK Atomic Energy Authority
YTL Developments
Ocean Winds
Envision Energy

About the Firm

Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.

We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as a RollOnFriday's 'Best Law Firm to Work at 2025', an accolade that the firm has achieved for the fourth year in a row. Our hybrid working model offers flexible working options too.

What You'll Need

Relevant experience working on high-quality construction and engineering projects.
Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
Be self-motivated and willing to learn.
Experience of leading others to develop their skills and knowledge.
Experience of effective matter management and business development activities.
Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

Benefits

We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns.

It's important to us that our organization represents the diverse community in which we operate, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.

Get in Touch

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson at for an informal and confidential conversation.

Additional Information

Category: Legal
Team: Construction & Engineering
PQE: 6+
Location: Bristol, Edinburgh
Terms: Permanent

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