Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Autonomy and responsibility in your role

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. This role involves advising clients on various construction matters, litigation, and managing caseloads. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and project management skills, plus experience with standard industry contracts. The firm offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000, flexible working options, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE as a Construction Solicitor with a strong track record.
• Experience advising clients on non-contentious and contentious construction matters.
• Technical, analytical, and drafting skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of construction matters.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Collaborate across the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions.

Skills

Advising on construction matters

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Knowledge of standard contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)

Job description

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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