Construction Legal Director (Non contentious)

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Law Firm in Birmingham is recruiting a Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director to lead the Birmingham team. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in non-contentious construction, strong technical knowledge, and an established Midlands network to develop client relationships and opportunities.

The role involves advising on major development projects, negotiating contracts and documentation, and contributing to the growth of the firm’s construction offering

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in non-contentious construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and documentation.
• Established reputation and Birmingham/Midlands network.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and client management skills.
• Confident in developing relationships and winning new work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major development and regeneration projects.
• Draft and negotiate building contracts, appointments, JCT/NEC docs.
• Handle development agreements and funding structures.
• Contribute to construction aspects of corporate transactions and real estate work.
• Support procurement, project structuring, and appointments.
• Help grow the Birmingham office construction practice.

Skills

Construction law

Client management

Business development

Senior stakeholder engagement

Negotiation of documents

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director – Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Firm: International Law Firm

Position: Legal Director

PQE: 8+ years’ PQE

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director to join its highly regarded Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction lawyer with an established profile in the Birmingham and wider Midlands market, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a sophisticated international practice.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in non-contentious construction, advising developers, contractors, funders and other key stakeholders on a broad range of construction matters. You will be comfortable handling complex projects and negotiating construction documentation, while also playing an active role in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

Local market knowledge and an established Birmingham network are essential. The firm is particularly keen to speak with individuals who have a strong understanding of the regional construction market and an existing client following or demonstrable ability to develop one.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and the wider construction team, advising on matters including:

• Major development and regeneration projects
• Building contracts and appointments
• JCT and NEC documentation
• Development agreements and funding arrangements
• Construction aspects of corporate transactions and real estate projects
• Procurement and project structuring
• Contractor and consultant appointments
• General non-contentious construction advice

There will be significant opportunity to become a key senior figure within the Birmingham office, working with a high-quality client base and supporting the continued growth of the firm's construction offering across the Midlands.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in non-contentious construction
• Have a strong technical knowledge of construction law and documentation
• Have an established reputation and network within the Birmingham/Midlands market
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and excellent client management skills
• Be confident in developing existing relationships and winning new work
• Have experience working on complex, high-value projects
• Be looking for a senior role with genuine scope for further progression

This is a role for someone who wants to be visible in the Birmingham market and play a meaningful part in the continued development of an international firm's construction practice.