Construction Associate Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Construction Senior Associate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their Oxford office. The role involves handling complex construction matters and disputes. The firm offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive team culture, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in construction law.
• Experience with contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction disputes through litigation and arbitration.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and development agreements.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and compliance.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Contract Drafting

Procurement Advisory

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

JCT

NEC

FIDIC

Job description

Job Description

Construction Senior Associate Solicitor – Oxford

• 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 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

Client Base Includes:

• Major and regional developers
• Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
• Construction professionals and consultants
• Local authorities, educational institutions and funders

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 available 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.

To apply with your CV please email

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