Construction Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their Midlands team, focusing on public sector clients including the NHS and schools. This role offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with experienced professionals. Successful candidates will advise on construction contracts and work closely with various public sector clients.

Benefits

Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)

Competitive salary

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience working with public sector clients preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting on construction work for public sector and education clients.
• Advising on all standard industry forms of construction contract.
• Providing high-quality, practical legal advice to clients.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Strong communication skills

Advisory skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Job Title: Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor – Midlands

Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) Salary: £65,000–£85,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their Midlands team, working closely with public sector clients such as the NHS, schools, local councils, ALMOs, and education establishments including academy trusts and higher education institutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of construction matters, with support and guidance from a leading partner in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on construction work for public sector and education clients
• Advising on all standard industry forms of construction contract, bespoke contracts, collateral warranties, appointments, novation agreements, performance bonds, parent company guarantees, and letters of intent
• Working across JCT and NEC contracts
• Providing high-quality, practical legal advice to clients in a collaborative team environment
• Team Environment: You will join the Midlands team of 9 specialists, offering strong support, guidance, and collaboration to help you grow and develop your expertise.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with experience in non-contentious construction law
• Experience working with public sector clients preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC
• Excellent communication and advisory skills

Benefits

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
• Competitive salary of £65,000–£85,000
• Opportunity to work with a leading national practice and well-known clients
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to build a career in non-contentious construction law with a focus on public sector and education clients.