Advisory Construction Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join their transactional construction team in Manchester. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts and supporting various construction projects. Candidates should have a strong interest in non-contentious construction work and possess excellent drafting and communication skills. The firm offers great supervision, a clear development structure, and a hybrid working model, promoting a balanced work environment without long hours.

Benefits

Salary around £60,000

Excellent supervision and training

High-quality work

Clear development structure

Flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor with a seat in construction or real estate.
• Genuine interest in non-contentious construction work.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate building contracts and consultant appointments.
• Support major development and regeneration projects.
• Work collaboratively within a transactional construction team.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercially minded

Collaborative spirit

Interest in non-contentious construction

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

A national law firm with a strong reputation for its culture, training and quality ofukeneyo is looking to recruit a newly qualified solicitor into its transactional construction team in Manchester.

The team advises developers, contractors, funders and public sector bodies on the full range of non-contentious construction matters. Typical work includes drafting and negotiating building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and supporting major development and regeneration projects.

You'll be working alongside friendly, experienced lawyers who are known for giving junior solicitors plenty of responsibility, support and client contact from day one. The wider firm is consistently ranked as one of the best UK employers for work-life balance, progression and team culture.

What the firm is looking for:

• A newly qualified solicitor, ideally with a seat in construction or real estate
• A genuine interest in non-contentious construction work
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Someone commercially minded, collaborative and keen to learn

What’s on Offer?

• Salary around £60,000
• Excellent supervision and training
• High-quality work with a mix of national and regional clients
• Clear development structure and regular feedback
• Flexible, hybrid working with no long-hours culture

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, wants early responsibility and is looking to build a long-term career in construction law.

If you'd like to know more or want to have a confidential chat, feel free to get in touch.