Construction Solicitor

Law Staff; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Autonomy and responsibility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Law Staff in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to handle a broad spectrum of construction work, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and ADR. The role offers flexible working and a high-quality environment with scope for growth.

You will advise developers, property owners, contractors, consultants and insurers across public and private sectors, manage your own caseload, mentor juniors, and collaborate to deliver integrated,

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation in construction matters, including ADR mechanisms.
• Ability to advise on non-contentious and contentious contracts.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of construction matters across public and private sectors.
• Own and manage a caseload, contributing to strategic direction.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
• Collaborate across the firm to deliver high-quality legal solutions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Litigation knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor 4+ years PQE with a strong track record inconstruction 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