Construction Solicitor

AJ Chambers ®; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Hybrid & flexible working

Training & career development

Health & gym membership

Social events

Job summary

AJ Chambers is seeking a Construction Solicitor with about 2–3 years' PQE to join its growing team. You will advise a broad client base on a range of construction matters, including non-contentious work, drafting and negotiating documentation, and providing commercial, day-to-day legal guidance throughout projects.

This boutique practice offers a genuine opportunity to handle meaningful client work from day one, with a collaborative culture and ongoing training and career development in a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2–3 years' PQE in construction law.
• Experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Exposure to contentious construction work would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad client base on non-contentious construction matters.
• Draft and negotiate construction documentation.
• Provide commercial, day-to-day legal advice on projects.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Drafting & documentation

Commercial advisory

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

AJ Chambers is delighted to be working with a leading specialist law firm that is looking to appoint a Construction Solicitor with around 2–3 years' PQE to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a highly regarded construction practice, working on high-quality matters alongside experienced specialists.

The Role

You’ll advise a broad client base on a range of construction matters, including:

• Non-contentious construction and development work.
• Drafting and negotiating construction documentation.
• Providing commercial, day-to-day legal advice throughout projects.
• Assisting with construction disputes and adjudications where required.

About you

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2–3 years' PQE.
• Experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Exposure to contentious construction work would be advantageous.
• Strong drafting skills with a commercial and client-focused approach.
• Keen to build a long-term career within a specialist team.

Why apply ?

This is a genuine opportunity to join a boutique practice where junior lawyers are trusted with meaningful client work from day one.

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and market-leading bonus structure.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including private gym membership.
• Friendly, supportive culture with regular social events.