Construction Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited in Birmingham is recruiting a Construction Solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE to handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. You will advise employers, contractors and professionals, attend client meetings and support senior lawyers on complex projects.

The role offers exposure to disputes, adjudications, arbitration and contract drafting within a leading UK construction team, with strong development and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with Construction experience.
• 0-4 years PQE.
• Excellent communication, organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers, contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Working on contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Advising on dispute avoidance, adjudications, litigation, arbitration, mediation.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and engineering contracts.
• Advising on professional appointments, warranties, bonds and project documentation.
• Handling projects across development, infrastructure, housing, healthcare, education, retail and leisure.
• Attending client meetings, negotiations and developing client relationships.
• Supporting senior lawyers and taking increasing responsibility.

Job description

Construction Solicitor

£50,000-£62,000 | Birmingham

A leading Top 100 UK law firm is looking to appoint a Construction Solicitor to join its highly successful and well-regarded Construction team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE to join a highly experienced team and gain exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Role

• Advising employers, contractors, subcontractors, construction professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Working across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Advising on dispute avoidance, adjudications, litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and engineering contracts.
• Advising on professional appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees and other project documentation.
• Working on projects across sectors including development, infrastructure, housebuilding, healthcare, education, retail and leisure.
• Attending client meetings and negotiations.
• Building and developing strong client relationships.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters and taking increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

They're looking for a qualified solicitor with previous Construction experience and exposure to a broad range of matters. You'll also need excellent communication skills, strong organisation and time management, good attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The salary is £50,000-£62,000, depending on experience and PQE.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Construction practice within a leading UK law firm, working alongside experienced lawyers on high-quality work while benefiting from strong development and progression opportunities.

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