Senior Associate – Projects & Construction
William Fry seeks a dedicated senior lawyer for our Projects & Construction team at our Dublin office.
We provide expert advice on construction, energy, infrastructure, and procurement matters. In this role you will engage in complex transactions across sectors such as commercial development, residential projects, infrastructure, transport, and energy. You will collaborate closely with the Real Estate, Banking, and Corporate departments on construction-related aspects of transactions, disputes, development projects, financing, refinancing, and M&A.
The Role
* Provide advice on construction-related legal issues: project procurement, disputes, project management, extensions of time (EOT) and claims, negotiation of construction contracts, and agreements related to project financing and development; also construction elements in M&A transactions.
* Draft and negotiate key contracts and agreements for diverse project types.
* Participate in some of Ireland’s largest complex construction projects, engaging with large Irish and global clients (developers, contractors, funders).
The Person
* Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience within a reputable law firm or in‑house legal team, focusing on construction, energy infrastructure, and/or other major projects.
* Proficient in drafting and negotiating construction contracts (especially RIAI, NEC, and professional appointments); solid understanding of market requirements.
* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Client focused with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
William Fry
William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, and New York. We have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 500 staff. Our client‑focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues.
We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organisations.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
William Fry is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.
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