Construction Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Volunteering leave

IT equipment for home working

Training and development programme

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a newly qualified Construction (Non-Contentious) Solicitor (NQ) to join their West Midlands team. You will advise on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects, draft and negotiate contracts, and support major public sector developments.

A collaborative, team-focused approach and commercial awareness are essential. Benefits include extensive training, 25 days’ leave plus Christmas time off, volunteering leave, IT equipment for home working and a structured

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor with interest in construction and projects law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills (non-contentious).
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advising on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Supporting major public sector developments and funding arrangements.
• Providing procurement and project delivery advice.
• Collaborating with wider Projects and Disputes teams.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation

Collaborative

Commercial awareness

Enthusiasm for construction law

Job description

Construction (Non-Contentious) Solicitor NQ West Midlands £50,000 + DOE

This is an amazing opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to support complex, high-value work while developing a career in a specialist expertise. JOB REF: 5972

THE ROLE

Looking to build your career in construction and projects law? This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor to gain exposure to high-profile construction and infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced colleagues across a range of specialist teams.

• Advising on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Supporting major public sector developments and funding arrangements.
• Providing procurement and project delivery advice.
• Collaborating with wider Projects and Disputes teams.

THE CANDIDATE

You’ll be a newly qualified Solicitor with a genuine interest in construction and projects law, alongside:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Good commercial awareness, particularly within the public sector.
• Enthusiasm to develop your expertise in construction and infrastructure work.

THE BENEFITS

Alongside a supportive and inclusive working environment, the firm offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional development, including:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus two additional days over Christmas.
• Three days' paid volunteering leave to support charitable and social initiatives.
• IT equipment and technical support to facilitate effective home working.
• A comprehensive training and development programme, with opportunities to build specialist sector knowledge.

THE FIRM

Join a values-driven legal practice with a strong commitment to delivering specialist legal services and making a positive difference to individuals and communities.

The firm places great importance on its people, encouraging collaboration, professional growth and meaningful contributions to wider society. With equality, diversity and social mobility at the heart of its culture, the practice is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has fair access to opportunities, development and career progression, regardless of background.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.