Construction Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join their expanding team. This role involves managing construction disputes and collaborating nationally on major projects, offering flexibility with one day a week in the office. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in contentious work and will benefit from excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary from £52,500 to early £60,000s

Flexible working culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in pure construction law is preferred.
• Interest in contentious work (50%+ experience ideal).
• Light-touch supervision management.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of construction disputes.
• Advising developers on complex legal issues.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Collaborating on major projects.
• Contributing to business development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage caseload

Collaborative approach

Contentious construction law experience

Education

Qualified solicitor status (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

Construction Solicitor- Cardiff
NQ-3 PQE | Salary £52,500 - £63,000| 1 day a week in the office | National Law

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively supporting a leading national law firm in their search for a NQ-3 PQE Construction Solicitor to join their expanding Cardiff office. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a highly regarded Construction team, working alongside respected partners and handling a broad range of high-quality, national matters.

What you will be doing as a Construction Solicitor
The successful candidate will join a well-established construction team, recognised for its work across the UK. While the role is primarily contentious, there's scope to take on non-contentious work if of interest. You'll be working closely with partners based in Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff, with the support of an Associate in Cardiff.

You'll be involved in:

• Managing a varied caseload of construction disputes, including adjudications, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Advising developers, contractors, housebuilders, and housing associations on complex legal issues.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts.
• Collaborating with colleagues nationally on major projects.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship building.

The Experience You'll Bring
To be considered, you'll need:

Qualified solicitor status from September (NQ-3 PQE; 4 PQE may be considered). A seat in Contentious Construction as a minimum.

• Experience in pure construction law- candidates from professional indemnity backgrounds with relevant crossover will also be considered.
• A strong interest in contentious work (50%+ experience in contentious matters ideal).
• Ability to manage a caseload with light-touch supervision.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

What you will get as a Construction Solicitor

This firm offers a genuinely flexible and supportive working culture, with realistic expectations and excellent career development opportunities. You can expect:

• Salary from £52,500 (NQ) to early £60,000s (3 PQE), there is room for negotiation for the right candidate.
• 1 day a week in the Cardiff office (many choose to go in more often).
• Access to national, high-value work.
• Support from senior lawyers and opportunities for client contact early on.
• A commitment to work-life balance and professional growth.

How to Apply
If you're a construction solicitor looking for a role that offers top-tier work without sacrificing flexibility, get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation with Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.