Construction Senior Associate 6+PQE

Taylor Root; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a qualified solicitor with over 6 years' PQE to join their construction & engineering team in Birmingham. The role involves advising on major construction contracts and supervising junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and generous benefits including private medical insurance and annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced solicitors looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Pension allowance

Generous annual leave

Three-month sabbatical every five years

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on major construction contracts.
• Skilled in development and funding agreements.
• Ability to supervise junior fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major forms of construction contracts.
• Run major matters with minimal supervision.
• Deliver pragmatic, commercial advice.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Client-handling skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE

Job description

This firm's construction & engineering team is one of the largest and most respected in the UK. They combine deep legal expertise with practical industry insight, advising on major projects across sectors such as:

• Real estate development
• Logistics and e-fulfilment
• Housing and regeneration
• Infrastructure and energy
• Healthcare, pharma, and life sciences
• Retail, leisure, and hospitality

About You

You'll be a qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE, experienced in:

• Advising on major forms of construction contract (JCT, NEC, MF/1, FIDIC)
• Development and funding agreements, agreements for lease
• Running major matters with minimal supervision
• Supervising junior fee earners
• Delivering pragmatic, commercial advice

You’ll also have strong negotiation, drafting, and client-handling skills, plus the ability to thrive under pressure.

What Is On Offer

• A firm ranked as one of the UK's best places to work for 25 consecutive years
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and lawyer bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave (with option to buy extra)
• Private medical insurance (with family options)
• Pension allowance and life assurance
• Three-month sabbatical every five years
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• State-of-the-art offices and ongoing training opportunities

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