Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Leeds is seeking a Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join their dynamic team. The role involves advising major clients on non-contentious construction projects, negotiating contracts, and managing complex instructions. The firm supports hybrid working and offers a comprehensive learning program, private medical insurance, and a bonus scheme. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to advance their career in a supportive environment focused on equality and professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Learning and development programme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Pro bono project opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong drafting and legal analysis skills.
• Communicate effectively with clients and coordinate advice.
• Handle complex issues in a pragmatic, commercial manner.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on non-contentious construction projects.
• Negotiate construction and engineering contracts.
• Manage high-value, complex instructions across sectors.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Legal analysis skills

Effective communication

Pragmatic issue handling

Career development eagerness

Job description

Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) - Leeds

Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Leeds

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly regarded national law firm for a Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a leading, growing team. This firm has a strong reputation in the construction sector and provides legal expertise across a range of industries, including healthcare, local government, housing, and education. This role offers the chance to work on non-contentious construction projects and be involved in high-value, complex instructions across a wide range of sectors. You will advise major clients including government departments, local authorities, NHS Trusts, and housing associations on the delivery of projects ranging from new hospitals to social housing and large-scale infrastructure developments. You will gain hands‑on experience negotiating construction and engineering contracts, using industry-standard forms such as JCT and NEC, as well as supply chain contracts on PPP projects. The firm is involved in some of the most prominent projects in the UK.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrate strong drafting and legal analysis skills
• Communicate effectively with clients and coordinate advice with other fee earners
• Handle complex issues in a pragmatic, commercial manner
• Be eager to develop your career within the construction sector

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working model for a better work-life balance - not set office days
• A comprehensive learning and development programme
• A discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and other benefits such as life assurance and a generous pension scheme
• A firm committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion with a range of employee-led networks and initiatives
• Opportunities to work on pro bono projects and contribute to the firm’s responsible business strategy

This role provides a real opportunity for an ambitious Construction Solicitor to develop their career in a supportive, dynamic team with a commitment to both professional and personal growth.