Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting an NQ-3 PQE Construction Solicitor for a leading national construction team in Birmingham. This role offers a balanced mix of contentious and non-contentious work with a strong emphasis on developing expertise in construction disputes and client relationships.

You will handle high-quality contentious matters including adjudication and litigation, while having the option to engage in non-contentious work.

Qualifications

• NQ-3 PQE solicitor with genuine interest in construction work.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high-quality and complex caseload of contentious construction matters, including adjudication and litigation.
• Advise clients on construction disputes and provide commercially focused, pragmatic solutions.
• Gain experience across dispute resolution methods, including mediation.
• Opportunity to undertake non-contentious construction work if desired.
• Develop client relationships with national developers, contractors and housing associations.
• Receive mentoring and development from experienced lawyers across the national team.
• Take part in business development, networking and marketing initiatives.

Job description

Construction Solicitor NQ-3 PQE | Leading National Construction Team | Flexible Working | Strong Work-Life Balance | Birmingham

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to appoint a Junior Construction Solicitor to join its established and highly regarded national Construction team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ-3 PQE solicitor with a genuine interest in contentious construction work. The role will offer a mixed contentious/non-contentious caseload with a bias towards contentious work.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Work on a high-quality and complex caseload of contentious construction matters, including adjudication and litigation
• Advise clients on construction disputes and provide commercially focused, pragmatic solutions
• Gain experience across a range of dispute resolution methods, including mediation
• Have the opportunity to undertake non-contentious construction work, should you wish to broaden your experience
• Work with a diverse client base including national developers and contractors, leading housebuilders and major housing associations
• Develop strong client relationships and benefit from a good level of direct client contact and responsibility
• Receive regular support, mentoring and development from experienced lawyers across the national team
• Take an active role in business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Develop your profile and expertise with the support of a team committed to helping you become a recognised specialist in your field

The Team

• Highly regarded national Construction practice with a strong market reputation
• Experienced team handling complex and high-value construction matters
• Strong focus on providing commercially driven and pragmatic advice
• Excellent exposure to a broad range of clients and sectors
• Supportive and collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to developing junior lawyers
• Flexible working environment with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• A team that values quality of work and client service without a culture of unnecessary long hours

Why Apply?

• Join a leading national Construction team with an excellent reputation
• Gain exposure to complex adjudication, litigation and alternative dispute resolution as well as non-contentious construction matters
• Opportunity to undertake non-contentious work if you want to broaden your skill set
• Enjoy significant client contact and responsibility from an early stage
• Benefit from strong mentoring, training and career development opportunities
• Get involved in business development, networking and profile-raising activities
• Work flexibly within a supportive and inclusive culture
• Benefit from a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package and flexible benefits programme

The ideal candidate will be an NQ-3 PQE solicitor with a genuine interest in construction work. You may be newly qualified or have several years of experience and be ready to take the next step in your career. Ideally, you will have gained experience within a specialist Construction team or completed a Construction seat during your training.

You’ll be a proactive, ambitious and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop their expertise and client relationships within a highly regarded national practice.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.