Construction Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) with 4+ PQE for a role in Southampton. You will join an established Construction & Engineering team advising on development and infrastructure projects, combining front-end work with disputes exposure to add value for clients from inception to completion.

The role covers drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts, advising on appointments, warranties, bonds, and third-party rights, and

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in construction law, with experience in contentious, non-contentious or mixed work.
• Strong problem-solving and commercial advisory skills.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and third-party rights.
• Supporting major development projects across care, retirement living, marine and infrastructure.
• Handling construction disputes involving defects, delays, payment issues, termination and adjudication.
• Working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams to find practical, commercially focused solutions.

Skills

4+ PQE in construction law

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) | 4+ PQE | Southampton

An opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join an established, highly regarded team advising on complex development and infrastructure projects. Combining front-end contract work with genuine disputes exposure, this role offers the chance to build strong client relationships and see your advice make a tangible difference from project inception through to completion.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a specialist Construction & Engineering team within a strong real estate and development practice, advising developers, housebuilders, operators and infrastructure clients on commercially significant projects.

The work spans the full construction lifecycle, giving you exposure to both transactional and contentious matters, with the opportunity to work alongside specialists across real estate, planning, marine and dispute resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and third-party rights.
• Supporting major development projects across care, retirement living, marine and infrastructure.
• Handling construction disputes involving defects, delays, payment issues, termination and adjudication.
• Working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams to find practical, commercially focused solutions.

Why Consider It?

• A genuinely balanced practice: Front-end advisory work and contentious matters go hand in hand.
• Quality instructions: Work on complex, high-value projects across established specialist sectors.
• A recognised team: Join a ranked construction practice with experienced leadership and a strong reputation.
• Collaborative environment: Benefit from close working relationships, knowledge support and proper resourcing.
• Long-term development: Deepen your construction expertise within an established and growing practice.

About You

You’ll have 4+ PQE in construction law, with experience in contentious, non-contentious or mixed work. You’ll enjoy solving problems, providing commercially sound advice and developing lasting client relationships.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, broaden your experience and stay connected to the projects you advise on, this is worth exploring.