Associate

Department/Division: Projects (Non-Contentious Construction)
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Partner
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Hybrid
Budget Responsibilities: No

Req nr: 8294

The Role

Our UK non-contentious construction team acts as a single team across the UK for a wide array of industry participants across the whole of the UK and internationally including developers SPV project companies owners lenders contractors and equipment suppliers.
A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and capable 2-8 PQE associate to join our growing non-contentious construction team in our offices in either Edinburgh Glasgow or Milton Keynes acting in connection with local UK-wide and international this role you will provide non-contentious construction support in respect of a broad variety of projects in the real estate development and investment energy transportation and infrastructure sectors.
We are a friendly hard-working collaborative team who support and encourage the growth of our associates. You will benefit from Dentons award winning career progression support programme aimed at encouraging and growing our employees talent and career goals.
Given the range of sectors and jurisdictions in which the team works you will gain experience acting on major projects for high profile clients across the whole of the UK and internationally as well as retaining a base load of domestic construction work. You will also have the opportunity to work individually running matters and fronting client relationships whilst also working as part of a large cross-office team and having the benefit of the support network that this provides.

Responsibilities

The role provides an excellent opportunity to join a cohesive and welcoming team and environment that will allow you to develop your expertise in a range of specialisms. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and leading on a large variety of transactions;
• Building and maintaining existing client relationships;
• Contributing to market knowledge;
• Contributing to business development.

Required experience skills and attributes

• Experience in construction in the energy sector;
• Experience of the UK real estate and infrastructure markets;
• Scottish or English qualified preferable;
• Experience of construction contracts (including main standard forms such as FIDIC and NEC) consultant appointments and collateral.
  
  

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow protect operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric purpose-driven and committed to inclusion diversity equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality neurodiversity disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

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