Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London is seeking a Construction Solicitor to manage both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while developing expertise under experienced colleagues. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction law and excellent organisational skills. The firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within a construction team, either in private practice or in-house.
• Exposure to managing matters independently, under supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own matters under supervision.
• Work across both contentious and non-contentious construction law matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on construction contracts.

Skills

Experience within a construction team

Strong technical knowledge in construction law

Excellent organizational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Construction Solicitor | London

Our client, a top-tier UK law firm with a nationally recognised construction practice, is looking for a Solicitor to join their London office on a full-time basis. This is an excellent chance to work on high-profile, complex construction and real estate projects, while developing your expertise under the guidance of senior colleagues. This is a full-service, growing law firm with a diverse client base, ranging from the UK's largest businesses and housebuilders to investors, family offices, not-for-profits, and private individuals. They are dedicated to delivering first-class legal advice while promoting a healthy work-life balance, flexibility, and professional growth for their people.

The London-based Construction team is a collaborative, 18-strong group advising a diverse client base, including residential and commercial developers, national housebuilders and investment funds, and entrepreneurs and housing associations. The team handles a wide range of large-scale developments and urban regeneration projects and forms part of the firm\'s significant real estate offering, with particular expertise in communal heat and power systems and other energy-related construction matters. The contentious practice spans litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and expert determination, covering issues such as delay and final account claims, defects and professional negligence claims, and complex multi-party disputes. The department also advises on non-contentious construction matters, allowing flexibility for lawyers to develop a balanced or specialist focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own matters under supervision
• Work across both contentious and non-contentious construction law matters
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on construction contracts and project documentation
• Support fee-earners on high-value projects and disputes
• Build relationships with clients and external stakeholders
• Develop your project management and time management skills in a dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Experience within a construction team, either in private practice or in-house
• Exposure to managing matters independently, under supervision
• Strong technical knowledge and genuine interest in construction law
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing deadlines
• A proactive approach to progressing matters and developing expertise

You will become part of a friendly, talented team working on complex, high-profile projects. This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, hone your drafting, case management, and fee-earning skills, and grow your career within a firm committed to professional development and mentorship. If you are a motivated construction lawyer looking to progress your career within a nationally recognised team, this is a unique opportunity to join a firm that invests in its people and provides exposure to complex, high-value projects.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.