Construction Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor in Birmingham. You will work on construction matters for public sector clients like the NHS and education institutions. Responsibilities include advising on contracts and providing legal guidance in a supportive team environment. The role offers a salary of £65,000–£78,000 and hybrid working options, alongside a range of benefits including health cash plans and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP access

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified solicitor in non-contentious construction law is required.
• Experience with public sector clients preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.

Responsibilities

• Act on construction work for public sector and education clients.
• Advise on various forms of construction contracts and agreements.
• Provide high-quality legal advice in a collaborative team setting.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Communication skills

Advisory skills

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor – Birmingham- Legal 100 Law firm - Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)- NQ-4PQE- International Law firm

Salary: £65,000–£78,000

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, 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–£75,000
• Opportunity to work with a leading national practice and well-known clients
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital GP access
• App-based health and wellbeing tools
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)
• Group Income Protection
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with service
• Bonus scheme
• Relocation support

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.

If you’re exploring your next move, or would like a confidential chat, please get in touch:

Ellie Marshall

📧 [e-mail]

📞 07383 821952