Construction Associate

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a qualified solicitor with 0-3 years of experience in construction law. You will advise clients on high-profile construction projects while working in a highly respected team. The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave. Ideal candidates are organized, calm under pressure, and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and lawyer bonus scheme

Generous annual leave (with option to buy extra)

Private medical insurance (with family options)

Pension allowance and life assurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

State-of-the-art offices

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law is required.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, commercial advice.
• Comfortable dealing with clients under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on high-value construction projects.
• Provide realistic advice based on deep industry knowledge.
• Work with developers, contractors, and public sector bodies.

Skills

Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

You’ll advise property developers, contractors, funders, purchasers, tenants, public sector clients, and major corporates on high-value, high-profile construction and engineering projects across all sectors.

About the Team

The firm’s construction & engineering team is one of the largest and most respected in the UK. They provide proactive, realistic advice based on deep industry knowledge and practical experience. Their clients include leading developers, funders, contractors, public sector bodies, and major corporates.

The team acts for developers, contractors, and institutional investors on complex projects in sectors such as:

• Real estate development
• Logistics and e‑fulfilment
• Housing and regeneration
• Infrastructure and energy
• Healthcare, pharma, and life sciences
• Retail, leisure, and hospitality

About You

You will be:

• A qualified solicitor (NQ‑3 PQE)
• Experienced in construction law
• A team player with strong communication skills
• Comfortable dealing with clients under supervision
• Calm under pressure and highly organised

You will have:

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Ability to provide pragmatic, commercial advice

What Is on Offer

• A firm recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and lawyer bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave (with option to buy extra)
• Private medical insurance (with family options)
• Pension allowance and life assurance
• Three‑month sabbatical every five years
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• State‑of‑the‑art offices and ongoing training opportunities

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