Construction Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their Real Estate department. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, provide legal advice, draft contractual documents, and contribute to a friendly and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Private health

Benefits Hub

Mobile phone

Non-contractual leave (3 days over Christmas)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE in Construction law.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of non-contentious construction law.
• Draft and negotiate building contracts and related documents.
• Advise on legal issues during the construction process.

Skills

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (1 year PQE)

Excellent Academics

Job description

Our Legal 200 recognised client is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their established Real Estate department. This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious firm and showcase your expertise in construction law.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including both non-contentious and contentious construction matters, and advise clients across various sectors, including developers, funders, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude with a keenness to learn and develop core practice skills, problem-solving abilities, and sound legal knowledge. You will have excellent drafting skills, be a hard-working team player who fits into a friendly, fast-growing team, and have an eye for detail. Commercial and financial awareness, alongside the ability to take responsibility for your professional development, are essential. Strong communication skills, excellent academics, and a desire for career progression are also important. Additionally, interpersonal and marketing skills, negotiation and organisational abilities, and the capacity to work independently in due course will be key to your success.

The Firm:

Award-winning, multi-accredited and ranked in the Legal 200 and 500, our client is well-known as a fantastic firm to work for and with. Investing in internal talent and giving back to their communities, they have built an enviable reputation amongst peers and clients alike. They attract clients and lawyers across sectors, providing commercially viable advice and supporting continued development and progression within their team.

What will be expected from you?

• Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE handling Construction matters
• Manage a caseload mainly focused on non-contentious construction law
• Draft and negotiate standard form and bespoke building contracts, sub-contracts, and consultant appointments
• Oversee construction documents related to development schemes, including collateral warranties, third-party rights schedules, assignments, and novation agreements
• Advise on legal issues arising during the construction process, such as delays, extensions of time, loss and expense claims, liquidated damages, and defective work
• Carry out contentious work as needed; experience in both non-contentious and contentious matters is essential
• Advise clients from various sectors including shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, retail units, and other commercial premises
• Work with a diverse client base, including main contractors, sub-contractors, developers, and investor occupiers

What is on offer in return?

In return for your hard work and dedication, the firm offers many impressive incentives, including 24 days holiday, non-contractual leave (3 days over Christmas), private health, Benefits Hub, mobile phone, and many other great benefits.