Construction Litigation Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is assisting a national law firm in recruiting a Construction Disputes Solicitor for its Manchester team. You will join the Projects & Construction group, handling a broad range of contentious matters and developing expertise in adjudications, litigation, arbitration and dispute avoidance.

The successful candidate will be an NQ+ solicitor with solid grounding in construction disputes, strong client relationship skills and a commercial mindset, with exposure to developers,

Qualifications

• An NQ+ Solicitor with solid experience in contentious construction, ideally gained through a training seat or post-qualification experience.
• A good grounding in construction disputes, with an interest in developing your technical expertise.
• Someone commercially minded, proactive and keen to get involved in quality work.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of contentious construction matters, including adjudications, litigation, arbitration and dispute avoidance.
• Support developers, contractors and public sector clients on complex construction projects, expanding your caseload.

Skills

Contentious construction

Client relationship building

Commercial mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ+)

Job description

I’m working with a highly regarded national law firm that is looking to add a Construction Disputes Solicitor to its Manchester team.

The firm has an established construction practice with a strong national reputation, advising on major development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. The team works closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Planning, Banking and Corporate, offering you exposure to a varied client base and high-quality work.

The role

You’ll join a well-established Projects & Construction team, working on a broad range of contentious construction matters, including adjudications, litigation, arbitration and dispute avoidance.

The team advises developers, contractors and public sector organisations on complex construction projects, giving you the opportunity to build your experience across a varied caseload.

Who they’re looking for

• An NQ+ Solicitor with solid experience in contentious construction, ideally gained through a training seat or post-qualification experience
• A good grounding in construction disputes, with an interest in developing your technical expertise
• Someone commercially minded, proactive and keen to get involved in quality work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships

Why consider it?

This is a good opportunity to join an established construction practice with a strong pipeline of work, experienced Partners and the support to develop your career. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of complex disputes while building your experience within a well-respected national team.