Construction Solicitor

SaccoMann; Stamford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Stamford is seeking a skilled Construction Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to manage complex construction disputes. The role includes providing expert advice, handling various dispute resolution methods, and assisting with contract drafting. The ideal candidate will be proactive and capable of working under pressure. The position offers career development within a supportive team, competitive salary, and a collaborative work environment focused on expertise in construction law.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experienced in managing complex construction and engineering disputes.
• Confident, proactive, and capable of working within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of construction and engineering disputes.
• Provide expert advice across the construction industry spectrum.
• Assist with drafting building contracts and reviewing documentation.

Skills

Experience in handling construction disputes

Knowledge of adjudication, mediation, and litigation

Confidence and proactiveness

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Construction Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive | Stamford |

Sacco Mann are looking for a talented and motivated Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a dynamic Construction team in Stamford.

The successful candidate will primarily handle a diverse range of complex construction and engineering disputes, providing expert advice to clients across the entire construction industry spectrum, including employers, contractors, consultants, and sub-contractors. The role will involve managing disputes that encompass technical challenges arising from both commercial and residential developments. You will gain exposure to various dispute resolution methods such as adjudication, mediation, and litigation, including proceedings in the TCC. Additionally, you may assist with drafting building contracts, consultant appointments, and reviewing construction documentation. The candidate must be confident, proactive, well-structured, and capable of working under pressure within tight deadlines, all while delivering excellent client care and satisfaction.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team environment, with the potential for career progression. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, depending on experience, and the flexibility of working within Stamford, with open consideration of other office locations. Benefits include exposure to high-profile disputes, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative working environment aimed at fostering growth and expertise in construction law.