Construction Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £70,000 and £90,000 DOE

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor (4+ PQE) to handle both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. You will advise developers, owners, contractors, and insurers across public and private sectors, taking ownership of a diverse caseload.

You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the firm’s strategic direction, working in a culture that values excellence, openness, and ambition. Flexible working is offered within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Advise clients on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, including litigation and ADR mechanisms.
• Proven experience in interpreting, drafting and advising on standard and bespoke contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction matters across public and private sectors.
• Take ownership of a caseload and contribute to strategy and client relationships.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.
• Collaborate with the firm to deliver high-quality legal solutions.
• Work autonomously in a culture focused on excellence and ambition.

Skills

Litigation experience (construction)

Contract drafting

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

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

For more information regarding this Construction Solicitor role, please contact Marcus Stevens, quoting reference 37547.

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