Construction Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE based in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will provide legal advice across construction, engineering, and energy sectors, handle contentious matters, and maintain detailed case files. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment aimed at career progression. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical knowledge and business development skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience as a Construction Solicitor.
• Proven experience handling contentious construction matters.
• Strong technical knowledge regarding adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients.
• Advise on claims in construction and related sectors.
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Contentious construction matters

Adjudication

Arbitration

Litigation

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Education

4+ Years PQE in Construction Law

Job description

Construction Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Newcastle, £Competitive (DOE)

JOB REF: 2186.

THE ROLE

• Provide comprehensive and accurate legal advice and guidance to a varied client base.
• Advise on claims in the construction, engineering and energy sectors, professional negligence claims against construction professionals, adjudication, enforcement, arbitration, litigation, and other forms of ADR including mediation.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations.
• Take an active role in business development, building new client relationships and nurturing existing ones.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 4 Years' PQE.
• Proven experience in handling contentious construction matters.
• Strong technical knowledge, with expertise in adjudication, arbitration, litigation and ADR.
• Excellent organisational and case management skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to foster long‑term client relationships.

ON OFFER

• Be part of a supportive and ambitious team culture.
• Opportunity to play a key role in business development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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