CONSTRUCTION LAWYER | 4+ PQE | BIRMINGHAM

QC Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Legal in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious construction lawyer to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters across infrastructure, energy, power and major development projects. You will support procurement and contract negotiation, and manage disputes through adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

You will help develop client relationships while working with experienced partners on high-profile, technically complex matters within a thriving Birmingham practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in construction and engineering law.
• Experience in contentious construction, non-contentious construction or a combination of both.
• Strong technical knowledge and a commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Experience advising on construction contracts, project delivery or dispute resolution matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Supporting projects from procurement and contract negotiation through to delivery and dispute resolution.
• Working with industry-standard and bespoke construction contracts including JCT, NEC and international forms.
• Acting on disputes involving adjudication, arbitration, litigation and ADR processes.
• Advising clients across sectors including infrastructure, energy, power, manufacturing and major development projects.
• Building strong client relationships and taking an active role in business development initiatives.
• Working closely with partners and gaining exposure to high-profile, technically complex matters.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Contentious construction

Non-contentious construction

Commercial approach

Client relationships

Business development

Construction contracts

Job description

About the Firm

The construction and infrastructure sector continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the UK's future, driving investment across energy, transport, manufacturing and major development projects. Our client is home to a highly regarded construction practice that advises on some of the most complex and commercially significant projects in the market.

With a strong international platform and an impressive client base spanning developers, contractors, funders, manufacturers and public sector bodies, the team is known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice throughout the entire lifecycle of major projects. As the practice continues to grow, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer to join a team with genuine momentum and long‑term ambitions.

The Opportunity

• Advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Supporting projects from procurement and contract negotiation through to delivery and dispute resolution.
• Working with a broad range of industry-standard and bespoke construction contracts including JCT, NEC and international forms.
• Acting on disputes involving adjudication, arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Advising clients across a variety of sectors including infrastructure, energy, power, manufacturing and major development projects.
• Building strong client relationships and taking an active role in business development initiatives.
• Working closely with experienced partners and gaining significant exposure to high-profile and technically complex matters.
• Playing a key role in the continued growth and development of a thriving Birmingham practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in construction and engineering law.
• Experience in contentious construction, non-contentious construction or a combination of both.
• Strong technical knowledge and a commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Experience advising on construction contracts, project delivery or dispute resolution matters.