Construction Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor with over 4 years PQE to join their top-tier team in Cardiff. The role offers the chance to work on high-value construction projects, providing a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative team culture and hybrid working arrangements, alongside a competitive salary package and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and progression pathways

Collegiate, collaborative team culture

Hybrid working tailored to your needs

Highly competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE.
• Proven experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC).
• Exposure to adjudication, litigation, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Manage own matters with support from experienced partners.
• Client-facing role with variety in projects.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Commercial Mindset

Technical Grounding

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Construction Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Cardiff, £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE) - An exciting opportunity within a top-tier, nationally recognised Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team. JOB REF:9844.

THE ROLE:
• This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a growing pipeline of both contentious and non-contentious work, with the flexibility to shape your role depending on your interests and experience.
• The team have a national client base on complex and high-value construction, engineering, and energy projects and disputes.
• You’ll work closely with highly experienced partners and junior lawyers, managing your own matters with appropriate support.
• This is a client-facing, hands-on role with plenty of variety—no two projects are the same.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE
• Proven experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC)
• Exposure to adjudication, litigation, and dispute resolution
• A strong technical grounding paired with a practical, commercial mindset
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for building client relationships

ON OFFER:
• Genuine career development and progression pathways
• A collegiate, collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working tailored to your needs
• Highly competitive remuneration package on offer

To apply or to register your interest please call Penny Trotman on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail].

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