Construction Solicitor

Weightmans; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans seeks a 1+ year PQE Solicitor to join their Construction team. The successful candidate will handle both contentious and non-contentious work for diverse clients in the construction sector, managing their own caseload and assisting colleagues. The role requires excellent communication, teamwork skills, and a keen interest in construction law.

Benefits

Employee bonus scheme

Extensive training and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year PQE experience required.
• Familiarity with construction work is advantageous.
• Strong academic and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a construction caseload.
• Assist team members with their construction caseloads.
• Draft contracts, agreements, pleadings, and witness statements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Job description

Forming part of our Real Estate Department, the Weightmans Construction team is a nationally recognized practice providing comprehensive legal and advisory services on all aspects of construction law.

The team acts for clients in both the private and public sectors, including developers, healthcare providers, education institutions, transport authorities, main contractors, sub-contractors, manufacturers, and consultants. Our clients are involved in various sectors such as commercial development, student accommodation, local government, transport, education, health, utilities, energy, investment, housebuilding, and manufacturing.

We advise on construction risk management from procurement to completion and beyond. The team handles a range of projects, from multi-million pound developments to complex disputes involving multiple parties. We have experience in many high-profile projects.

From a non-contentious perspective, the Construction team drafts and negotiates all major standard forms of contract, including JCT and NEC4, and provides advice on procurement, funding, and contract management.

In contentious matters, the team advises and acts on all forms of construction dispute resolution, including adjudication, arbitration, proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court, mediation, and expert determination.

The team employs collaborative and innovative technology to deliver client needs efficiently, benefiting from the award-winning innovation team at Weightmans.

Both the team and individual members are regularly recognized by Legal 500 and Chambers UK as leading practitioners and firms.

We are committed to staff development, offering extensive training and professional growth opportunities in legal and commercial issues, with clear pathways for progression. Weightmans also offers an employee bonus scheme.

The role

We are recruiting a 1+ year PQE Solicitor to join our Construction team. Preferred locations are Liverpool, Newcastle, or Birmingham.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload and assist other team members with their caseloads, handling both contentious and non-contentious work for our diverse clients.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage a construction caseload
• Assist team members with their construction caseloads (contentious and non-contentious)
• Draft contracts, agreements, correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel, and attendance notes
• Advise and assist clients with disputes and risk management
• Support clients in dispute resolution processes such as adjudication and mediation
• Perform other case handling duties as required
• Develop client relationships and business opportunities with the team
• Meet financial and chargeable targets and KPIs
• Adhere to deadlines and quality standards
• Comply with company and client policies and procedures
• Align with Weightmans’ and the client’s values

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine interest in construction law.

We require:

• 1+ year PQE experience
• Familiarity with construction work is advantageous
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Strong academic and technical knowledge
• Excellent IT and typing skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets
• A flexible approach

If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to contact us directly for inquiries or further information. Our recruitment team is available to assist.

Why work for us

Join our award-winning organization. Weightmans has been recognized as a leading employer for 18 consecutive years at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th overall, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on a journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Learn more about why to work with us: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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