Construction Solicitor

Executive Network Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE to join their top-tier team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex construction and engineering projects, with a focus on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with standard form contracts and a passion for client relationships, as well as a collaborative team culture and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Genuine 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).
• Strong technical grounding with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Experience with standard form contracts

Exposure to adjudication

Litigation experience

Dispute resolution

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

4+ years PQE

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:

1. 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.
2. The team has a national client base on complex and high-value construction, engineering, and energy projects and disputes.
3. You’ll work closely with highly experienced partners and junior lawyers, managing your own matters with appropriate support.
4. This is a client-facing, hands-on role with plenty of variety—no two projects are the same.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

ON OFFER:

1. Genuine career development and progression pathways.
2. A collegiate, collaborative team culture.
3. Hybrid working tailored to your needs.
4. Highly competitive remuneration package.

To register your interest, please call Penny Trotman at # 454 # or email #. We will never share your CV without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful. Please note, our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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