Construction Solicitor

Pertemps; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE to join their Newcastle office. The role involves managing complex legal cases in the construction sector, including litigation and arbitration. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in various claims and a commitment to delivering excellent legal services. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous salary

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious construction law.
• Ability to handle a diverse range of cases.
• Organized and efficient in managing caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and accurate legal advice.
• Manage your own caseload in the Commercial department.
• Maintain detailed case files and data protection compliance.
• Develop new work from existing clients.

Skills

Claims in the construction, engineering, and energy sectors

Professional negligence claims

Adjudication and enforcement

Arbitration and litigation

Alternative dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Job description

Construction Solicitor (contentious) 4+ PQE, reporting to Department Head, Newcastle, c£75,000.

You should have experience in:

• Claims in the construction, engineering, and energy sectors
• Professional negligence claims involving construction professionals
• Adjudication and adjudication enforcement work
• Arbitration, litigation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation

We offer a generous salary, a productive working environment, an inspiring peer group, and a caring culture. There is much more to tell you about this exciting career opportunity, so please call me to discuss further. Contact Melanie Daly at 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail]. Job Ref: 0626.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and accurate legal advice to existing and new clients
• Manage your own caseload, handling a diverse range of cases
• Maintain detailed, confidential, and up-to-date case files, ensuring data protection compliance
• Participate in business development within the Commercial department and the wider firm
• Develop new work from existing clients and seek new clients
• Maintain a network of contacts and promote the firm professionally and personally
• Attend and participate in group meetings
• Demonstrate alignment with the firm’s mission and values
• Be a team player, organized, efficient, and timely

To apply, contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call us directly.

eNL will not share your CV without your permission. We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Our PQE and salary levels are guides only.