Construction Solicitor

eNL; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Volunteer leave and volunteering days

IT equipment and home-working support

Job summary

eNL is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join its construction and projects practice in the West Midlands. The role focuses on non-contentious construction and infrastructure work on high-value projects, working with a senior team to build expertise and professional growth.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate contracts, support major public sector developments, provide procurement guidance, and collaborate with Projects and Disputes teams.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Good commercial awareness, particularly within the public sector.
• Enthusiasm to develop your expertise in construction and infrastructure work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Supporting major public sector developments and funding arrangements.
• Providing procurement and project delivery advice.
• Collaborating with wider Projects and Disputes teams.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Job description

Construction (Non-Contentious) Solicitor - NQ - West Midlands - £50,000 + DOE

This is an amazing opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to support complex, high-value work while developing a career in a specialist expertise.

THE ROLE:

Looking to build your career in construction and projects law? This is an excellent opportunity for an NQ Solicitor to gain exposure to high-profile construction and infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced colleagues across a range of specialist teams.

• Advising on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Supporting major public sector developments and funding arrangements.
• Providing procurement and project delivery advice.
• Collaborating with wider Projects and Disputes teams.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Good commercial awareness, particularly within the public sector.
• Enthusiasm to develop your expertise in construction and infrastructure work.

THE BENEFITS:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus two additional days over Christmas.
• Three days' paid volunteering leave to support charitable and social initiatives.
• IT equipment and technical support to facilitate effective home working.
• A comprehensive training and development programme, with opportunities to build specialist sector knowledge.

THE FIRM:

Join a values-driven legal practice with a strong commitment to delivering specialist legal services and making a positive difference to individuals and communities. The firm places great importance on its people, encouraging collaboration, professional growth and meaningful contributions to wider society.

With equality, diversity and social mobility at the heart of its culture, the practice is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has fair access to opportunities, development and career progression, regardless of background.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.