Construction Solicitor

Brandon James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Farringdon office

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Construction Solicitor in London to join its growing Construction team in Farringdon. This role suits a 2-4 PQE solicitor with exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Working with Partners and fee earners, you will draft and review contracts, advise on live projects, and support due diligence for real estate, development and finance transactions. The role offers significant responsibility and career progression.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in construction law preferred.
• Experience across contentious and/or non-contentious construction matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Supporting construction due diligence for real estate, development and finance transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing collateral warranties, professional appointments, sub-contracts and ancillary documents.
• Advising on live construction projects, contractual interpretation and risk management.
• Supporting contentious matters including adjudication, arbitration, litigation and TCC proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing commercially focused advice.
• Managing relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, lenders and other stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Dispute Resolution and Corporate teams.
• Supporting business development, networking and client relationship activities.
• Taking ownership of matters and contributing to the continued growth of the Construction practice.

Skills

Contract drafting

JCT/NEC experience

FIDIC experience

Legal research

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

A growing London law firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join its expanding Construction team in Farringdon. This is an excellent opportunity for a 2-4 PQE Solicitor to develop a broad construction practice with exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Working closely with Partners and experienced fee earners, you will advise a diverse client base across construction, real estate, development and related commercial projects. The role offers significant responsibility, direct client contact and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Construction Solicitor's Role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, including JCT and NEC
• Supporting construction due diligence for real estate, development and finance transactions
• Drafting and reviewing collateral warranties, professional appointments, sub-contracts and ancillary documents
• Advising on live construction projects, contractual interpretation and risk management
• Supporting contentious matters including adjudication, arbitration, litigation and TCC proceedings
• Conducting legal research and preparing commercially focused advice
• Managing relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, lenders and other stakeholders
• Working collaboratively with Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Dispute Resolution and Corporate teams
• Supporting business development, networking and client relationship activities
• Taking ownership of matters and contributing to the continued growth of the Construction practice

The Construction Solicitor

• 2-4 years' PQE in construction law preferred
• Experience across contentious and/or non-contentious construction matters
• Good understanding of standard form contracts, particularly JCT and NEC
• FIDIC experience would be advantageous
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
• Excellent commercial awareness and technical legal knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• Farringdon office
• Broad exposure to contentious and non-contentious construction work
• Direct client contact and responsibility
• Strong collaboration with Real Estate, Finance and Dispute Resolution teams
• Business development and networking opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a growing Construction practice

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Solicitor looking to develop their career within a growing team and gain exposure to high-quality construction work across a broad range of sectors