Construction Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK law firm as a Construction Solicitor with 4-8 PQE in Hampshire. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work on high-profile construction projects, providing expert legal advice while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Successful candidates will have a strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts and exhibit excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Standard company pension scheme

Free parking or travel season ticket loan

Private medical insurance

26 days' annual holiday plus birthday holiday

Option to purchase 1 week's leave

Qualifications

• Experience with construction law from leading national or City law firms.
• In-house experience preferred, particularly with contractors or public sector.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload while prioritizing client needs.

Responsibilities

• Deal with contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Advise clients on high-profile cases in infrastructure and green energy.
• Contribute to project experience across various sectors.

Skills

Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Technical expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor, 4-8 PQE

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR, 4-8 PQE, HAMPSHIRE, SALARY UP TO £65-85,000 (DOE). Outstanding opportunity to join the thriving construction practice of one of the UK’s leading law firms, with access to standard company pension scheme, free parking or travel season ticket loan, private medical insurance, 26 days' annual holiday, birthday holiday, and the option to purchase 1 weeks' leave. JOB REF: 215299728

The appointed candidate will be predominantly dealing with a range of construction matters, advising a diverse range of clients on high-profile, contentious and non-contentious cases.

• This role is ideal for candidates with strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts within the construction or property development sectors, who are eager to contribute to major infrastructure, rail, and green energy projects while gaining valuable hands-on cross project experience.

• You must demonstrate strong technical expertise and commercial awareness, effectively manage a diverse caseload while prioritising client needs, and possess excellent communication skills.

• You should have high-quality construction law experience from a leading national, regional, or City law firm. In-house experience — especially with major contractors, consultants, or public sector organisations — is also highly desirable.

• To apply contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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