Construction Solicitor

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

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Construction Solicitor with over 4 years PQE. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-quality cases in the construction and engineering sectors. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contentious matters and strong client relationship skills. Join a supportive team where career progression is encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Years PQE as a Construction Solicitor.
• Proven experience in contentious construction matters.
• Strong technical knowledge in adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients.
• Advise on claims in construction, engineering, and energy sectors.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date case files.
• Engage in business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Contentious construction matters

Adjudication

Arbitration

Litigation

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Construction Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Newcastle, £Competitive (DOE). This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven lawyer to handle high-quality work across a diverse range of clients within the construction, engineering, and energy sectors. Job reference: 1073.

Responsibilities

• 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 / Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

EEO / Diversity

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