Construction Solicitor

TieTalent; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor for its Cardiff office, known for its collaborative culture and strong focus on career development. The role involves advising clients on construction law, managing contracts, and supporting legal processes in a high-quality work environment. Candidates must have 4+ years of experience and demonstrate strong legal and communication skills.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Professional fees paid

Discounts with local businesses

Qualifications

• PQE of 4+ years in construction law.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong drafting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Advising on standard form contracts, managing adjudication processes.
• Acting for clients like government, developers, and contractors.
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication

Client relationship skills

Commercial mindset

Training delivery skills

IT proficiency

Business development interest

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in construction law

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Associate / Senior Associate Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

About

Associate / Senior Associate Construction, Infrastructure & Projects

Location: Cardiff Hybrid Working

Salary: Competitive

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experiencedAssociate or Senior Associateto join its highly regardedConstruction, Infrastructure & Projects teambased in Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1-ranked department that advises clients across the full spectrum of construction, engineering, and energy projects and disputes throughout the UK.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the teams growing pipeline of both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and junior lawyers, and to take ownership of matters in line with experience and capability.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Advising on standard form contracts, including JCT and NEC
• Managing or supporting complex adjudication and litigation processes
• Acting for a wide client base, including central and local government, developers, contractors, funders, housebuilders, housing associations, banks, and consultants
• Contributing to a collaborative and commercially minded team environment
  
  

The firm has acted on major national infrastructure matters, including disputes related to theA465 dualling projectand contract advice onHinkley Point C power station.

Key Requirements

• 4+ years PQE in construction law
• Experience with standard form construction contracts (JCT, NEC)
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial mindset and practical approach
• Comfortable presenting and delivering training (with support)
• Strong IT proficiency
• Interest in business development and networking
  
  

The Team & Culture

The Construction, Infrastructure & Projects team is known for its collaborative, ambitious, and supportive culture. Career development is strongly encouraged, and the working environment is designed to balance high-quality legal work with flexibility and wellbeing. The firm supports a hybrid working model tailored to the needs of individuals and teams.

Benefits Include

• Minimum 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off and two CSR days
• Pension scheme and life assurance (2x salary)
• Hybrid working and Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional fees paid (where required)
• Discounts with local businesses
• Recruitment incentive scheme
  
  

The firm is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and is committed to creating a positive impact in the community through active CSR engagement and charity partnerships.

TITL1_UKTJ

• Cardiff, Wales
  
  

Work experience

• Legal
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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