Construction Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor to join their dynamic in-house team in Bath. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with high-profile projects, providing practical legal advice on non-contentious construction matters. You will be involved in drafting and negotiating contracts while supporting internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. The position promises a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of attractive benefits, including private medical insurance and professional development support. If you are a motivated legal professional looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme up to 4%

Enhanced family leave policies

3pm finish on last Friday of the month

Funded professional memberships

Ongoing professional development support

Qualifications

• 0-4 years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on non-contentious construction matters.
• Draft and negotiate consultancy agreements and related documents.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

UK legal qualification

Job description

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Bath - Salary up to £65K plus 10% car allowance

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of an in-house Solicitor position with one of the world's leading construction and engineering consultancies. Working within a highly experienced Commercial & Legal team, this opportunity offers the chance to support a global project portfolio including major developers, Premier League Football Clubs, top-tier universities, and world-renowned architects. This is a rare in-house legal role that combines cross-border work, contract negotiation, and direct involvement in some of the most high-profile developments in the built environment.

This is what you will be doing

As a Solicitor in this dynamic in-house team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of non-contentious construction and commercial matters.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing consultancy agreements, warranties, novation's, sub-consultant contracts, and related legal documentation.
• Advising on risk mitigation and supporting internal teams through the full project lifecycle.
• Promoting adherence to corporate governance frameworks and advising on exceptions where appropriate.
• Supporting legal training initiatives and helping improve internal legal systems and processes.

The experience you will bring to the team

To succeed in this Solicitor role, you will bring the following experience to the Construction team:

• A UK legal qualification with 0-4 years' PQE.
• Solid experience in non-contentious construction law, ideally with exposure to commercial legal matters.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercial mindset and excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

This is what you will get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working pattern (2-3 days in the office per week)
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance covering you and your family
• Bonus scheme of up to 4% of annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of every month
• Funded professional memberships (up to two annually)
• Ongoing professional development support and international career pathways