Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Limited; England; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Autonomy and responsibility

Descripción de la vacante

Law Staff Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor (4+ PQE) with a strong track record in construction work. The role offers flexible working and a high-quality environment with scope for growth.

You will advise on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious matters, mentor juniors, and contribute to strategic direction while building client relationships across public and private sectors.

Formación

• 4+ years PQE in construction law.
• Experience in both non-contentious and contentious matters.
• Familiar with standard contracts: JCT, NEC, FIDIC.
• Experience with litigation in Technology & Construction Court.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on construction matters across public and private sectors.
• Take ownership of caseload and contribute to strategic direction.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality legal solutions.
• Manage matters with deadlines and budgets.

Conocimientos

Project management

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Mentoring

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor 4+ years PQE with a strong track record in construction work. In return our Client offers flexible working, a high quality working environment with scope for growth plus more benefits.

Essential experience for this Construction Solicitor vacancy:

• Advise clients on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and insurance-related claims.
• Work with developers, property owners, contractors, consultants, and insurers across both public and private sectors.
• Take ownership of your caseload, contribute to strategic direction, and build relationships with longstanding and new clients.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Collaborate across the firm to deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions.
• Work autonomously, supported by a culture that values excellence, openness, and ambition.

Other experience required for this Construction Solicitor role:

• Experience in litigation in the Technology & Construction Court, adjudication, arbitrations, and ADR mechanisms.
• Proven knowledge of standard industry contracts: JCT, NEC, FIDIC.
• Demonstrable experience of interpreting, drafting and advising on both standard and bespoke contracts.
• Technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Previous work with expert technical evidence (engineering, quantity surveying, etc.).
• Project management and case management skills, ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and budgets.
• Commercial awareness, giving advice that shows an appreciation of cost/benefit, risk, and client sensitivities, as well as a pragmatic approach to strategy.
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral), evident in your interactions with clients, colleagues, experts, counsel, etc.

Benefits for this Construction Solicitor vacancy:

• Salary of between £70,000 to £90,000 DOE
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility
• A balanced, high-quality work environment, with scope for growth
• A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impact

For more information regarding this Construction Solicitor role, please contact Marcus Stevens, quoting reference 37547.

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