Construction Associate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Oxford seeks a Construction Senior Associate Solicitor with over 5 years of experience to handle contentious and non-contentious construction matters. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients, competitive salary, and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will have strong contract negotiation skills and a solid background in construction law.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in construction law.
• Experience with both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Confident communicator and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction disputes through various legal channels.
• Draft and negotiate all types of construction contracts.
• Advise on procurement strategies and compliance.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Contract Drafting

Procurement Advisory

Standard Form Contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)

Team Player

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Construction Senior Associate Solicitor – Oxford

Overview

Oxford | 5+ Years PQE | Leading UK Law Firm

Join one of the UK’s top full-service law firms with offices in Thames Valley, London and across the South East. This firm is widely recognised for delivering commercially driven legal advice to clients ranging from regional businesses to major national and international organisations. It is now seeking a Construction Associate Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its Oxford office, handling a broad caseload of both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Solicitor to work on high-value, complex construction work in a supportive and well-established team.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispute Resolution: Handle construction disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Contractual Work: Draft and negotiate construction contracts, development agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties and security documents
• Procurement Advisory: Advise clients on procurement strategies, risk management and compliance with industry standards
• Standard Form Contracts: Use and advise on JCT, NEC and FIDIC standard form contracts

Your Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in construction law
• Solid experience with both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Skilled in working with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• A confident communicator and team player
• Background in a commercial or specialist construction practice

Why Join This Firm

• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package
• Exposure to high-profile clients and complex legal work
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive team culture with access to leading construction law experts
• Hybrid working options from the Reading office

If you're a driven Construction Senior Associate Solicitor (5+ PQE) ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

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