Construction Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Leeds is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join a specialist practice handling high value construction disputes for developers, contractors and subcontractors. You will work closely with senior lawyers on contentious matters and advise on contracts and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 0–5 years PQE, experience in construction law or a commitment to develop in this area, and a client-focused, commercially aware mindset.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues.
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with senior lawyers.
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising developers, contractors and subcontractors on construction disputes.
• Working on high value and complex construction claims.
• Managing and assisting with construction adjudications.
• Assisting with litigation and other forms of construction dispute resolution.
• Reviewing and analysing construction contracts and related documentation.
• Developing understanding of clients' commercial objectives and providing practical advice.
• Building strong relationships with clients and supporting their wider legal requirements.
• Developing specialist knowledge across construction and engineering law.

Skills

Communication skills

Client communication

Team player

Commercial acumen

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join a highly regarded specialist construction and engineering practice in Leeds . You will work on high value and complex construction disputes, acting for developers, contractors and subcontractors while working closely with experienced senior lawyers.

Client Details

Our client is an award winning specialist construction and engineering law firm with a national reputation for providing high quality legal advice to clients across the construction sector. Unlike many traditional law firms, construction and engineering is at the heart of everything they do, giving lawyers the opportunity to develop genuine specialist expertise and work alongside lawyers who are recognised as leaders in their field.

The firm acts for a diverse client base including developers, main contractors, subcontractors, employers and other construction professionals, with matters extending across the UK and internationally. Its contentious practice has particular strength in construction disputes, including adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation, often involving complex and high value projects.

The firm has been repeatedly recognised by legal directories, with strong rankings in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500,

Description

The Construction Solicitor will be:

• Advising developers, contractors and subcontractors on construction disputes
• Working on high value and complex construction claims
• Managing and assisting with construction adjudications
• Assisting with litigation and other forms of construction dispute resolution
• Reviewing and analysing construction contracts and associated documentation
• Developing an understanding of clients' commercial objectives and providing practical advice
• Working closely with experienced senior lawyers on complex matters
• Building strong relationships with clients and supporting their wider legal requirements
• Developing specialist knowledge across construction and engineering law

Profile

The Construction Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor with 0 to 5 years PQE
• Experienced in construction law or genuinely committed to developing a career in construction
• Ideally experienced in contentious construction work and dispute resolution
• Interested in developing expertise in construction adjudication
• Comfortable working on complex matters involving multiple stakeholders
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail
• Able to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with senior lawyers
• Ambitious and keen to develop within a highly specialist legal practice

Job Offer

• Salary between £63,000 and £75,000.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance.