Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dynamic Construction Solicitor for a hybrid role. The candidate will provide commercial legal advice to clients, manage their own cases, and assist senior associates. Essential qualifications include experience in contentious construction matters and a minimum 2:1 degree classification. This position offers 25 days holiday and various benefits conducive to career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Funding for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Capability to run own caseload while assisting others.
• Ability to provide client-focused legal advice.
• Experience in contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload effectively.
• Conduct client meetings in person and remotely.
• Draft legal documents and letters of advice.

Skills

Managing caseload

Delivering commercial advice

Client relationship management

Adjudications experience

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree classification

Job description

Overview

Are you a Construction Solicitor seeking a hybrid role with the following benefits? 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Hybrid working, Personal pension scheme, Group life assurance, support and funding for further professional qualifications, Private medical insurance, Employee assistance programme, In-house health & wellbeing sessions and Car parking.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm providing legal services to individuals and businesses nationally and internationally. Their Construction team advises on all aspects of construction, offering high-quality, commercial advice throughout the development process. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client service, consistently receiving high rankings in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Their supportive and collaborative environment offers excellent opportunities for career development and growth.

Construction Solicitor Role

Department: Non Contentious Construction
PQE: NQ - 3+ years

Our client is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Construction Solicitor to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience running their own matters as well as assisting more senior associates and partners with cases. The role requires providing high-quality, commercial advice to a variety of clients, including developers, main contractors, sub-contractors, and construction professionals.

Essential Experience for the Construction Solicitor role

• Managing own caseload while assisting senior associates and partners.
• Delivering commercial, client-focused advice to developers and construction professionals.
• Experience in contentious construction matters, including adjudications and TCC work.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Strong academic record, with a minimum of a 2:1 degree classification.

Desirable Experience for the Construction Solicitor role

• Exposure to non-contentious construction matters.
• Business development experience.
• Presentation skills.

The successful Construction Solicitor candidate will be able to

• Manage their own caseload effectively.
• Conduct financial housekeeping for their work.
• Conduct client meetings in person and remotely.
• Analyse legal issues, provide advice, and manage costs and scope of work.
• Draft legal documents and letters of advice.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant legal developments.
• Work effectively within a team and communicate clearly.

If you’re a Construction Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36845.

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