Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a dynamic Construction Solicitor with NQ to 3+ years PQE to join their non-contentious construction team. The successful candidate will provide exceptional legal advice to clients, manage caseloads, and thrive in a supportive environment that values career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working

Personal pension scheme

Group life assurance

Funding for further professional qualifications

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

In-house health & wellbeing sessions

Car parking

Qualifications

• Managing own caseload while assisting senior associates.
• Delivering commercial, client-focused advice.
• Experience in contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, commercial advice to clients.
• Run cases independently while supporting seniors.
• Draft legal documents and letters of advice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial advice

Legal analysis

Education

2:1 degree classification

Job description

Job Title: Construction Solicitor
Salary:C£50,000 - £70,000Benefits: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, 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.

The 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.

About You
Essential Experience:
- 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:
- Exposure to non-contentious construction matters.
- Business development experience.
- Presentation skills.

Knowledge and Skills
The successful 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.

Contact Person: Marcus Stevens


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