Construction Solicitor

Ampa Holdings LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a talented Construction Solicitor with 1-3 years of PQE to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers exposure to a variety of construction work, both contentious and non-contentious, and provides the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with expert mentoring. The successful candidate will be involved in handling construction disputes, drafting contracts, and engaging in business development activities. This position promises a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE Solicitor with experience in construction disputes.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on complex construction-related matters.
• Attending client meetings and handling queries efficiently.
• Drafting documents tailored to client needs.

Skills

Construction Disputes

Teamwork

Commercial Acumen

Communication

IT Skills

Tools

JCT

NEC

Job description

Construction Solicitor

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Shakespeare Martineau - Litigation - Construction - Construction - 2203

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Clare Reed

Description

Are you a talented Construction Solicitor (1–3 PQE) looking to take the next step in your career?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a thriving, nationally recognised Construction team
• A culture of collaboration, trust and support where your ideas and contributions matter
• Exposure to a broad variety of construction work, both contentious and non-contentious
• A high-performing, dynamic team environment with expert mentoring and support
• A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

We are offering the right 1-3 year PQE Solicitor an opportunity to join our thriving Construction team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive and highly talented team to produce high quality legal services to clients, providing assistance with construction disputes, litigation, adjudication and mediation work. The opportunity shall include some non-contentious work, including advising on and drafting and negotiating contracts, including JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• providing assistance on a broad caseload of complex construction related matters
• working with the team on our business development activities to attract new clients and develop relationships with existing clients
• working closely with a range of clients to provide fast, pragmatic and commercial advice in correspondence and in person
• attending client meetings, taking clients’ instructions and handling queries and enquiries efficiently
• maintaining good file management
• drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s individual needs
• negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• working to strict deadlines

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• previous experience working on construction disputes within a law firm. Including experience of assisting in the handling of construction disputes, for example, complying with the Pre-action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes in the preparation of letters of claim and letters of response, TCC litigation, adjudication and ADR
• some previous experience of drafting and negotiating amendments to standard form contracts (for example JCT/NEC) as well as bespoke forms of contract, appointments and collateral warranties on a variety of commercial and residential projects would be extremely helpful.
• some previous experience of drafting and negotiating letters of reliance, letters of intent, bonds and parent company guarantees would be helpful.
• proven experience working in a team environment, with strong commercial acumen
• strong IT skills
• the ability to manage files effectively
• a willingness and enthusiasm to get involved in business development activities

Key competencies you will need:

• Ambition and drive to specialise in construction and engineering law, with some interest in energy law
• to be personable with the ability to deal with a broad range of clients and build relationships with partners / key stakeholders
• exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• excellent communication skills
• a desire to enhance client relationships through day-to-day activity
• the ability to work in a busy team, as well as independently