Construction Solicitor – Non contentious

Simpson Judge Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff seeks a Construction Solicitor specializing in non-contentious matters to join their L500 ranked team. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal support on high-value projects, take on leadership responsibilities, and enjoy a competitive salary alongside attractive benefits, including hybrid working and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off + extra days

Auto Enrolment Pension

Death in service x2 annual salary

Shop discounts

Clear progression plans

Qualifications

• At least 4 years solid experience managing non-contentious construction matters.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating contracts (JCT, NEC).
• Leadership experience in mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate project documentation.
• Provide legal insight into procurement strategies and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Legal Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Title: Construction Solicitor (non-contentious)
Salary: DOE, open to negotiation based on experience and PQE. Up to £100,000
Hours: full time
Location: Cardiff
Job Reference: CWS464

OVERVIEW
You will join a national law firm ranked in the L500. The Construction team is also L500 ranked, dynamic, well-established, and expanding. Based in a modern office, the firm has won awards for being one of the best places to work. As a Construction Solicitor, you will advise a broad and high-profile client base on complex, high-value matters. Depending on your PQE level, your responsibilities will include:
* Advising on a diverse portfolio of non-contentious construction matters, providing strategic legal support across the full lifecycle of major development and infrastructure projects.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of project documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, collateral agreements, and bespoke contractual arrangements.
* Providing legal insight into procurement strategies, planning frameworks, insurance matters, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients are well-positioned to manage risk and deliver successful projects.
* Offering commercially focused advice on due diligence, professional liability, project structuring, health and safety obligations, and contract delivery mechanisms.
* Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders on high-profile, often multi-party infrastructure schemes.
* Contributing to dispute avoidance strategies and supporting wider infrastructure transactions, such as those involving development finance or joint venture arrangements.
* Staying abreast of legal and industry developments, actively contributing to the team’s knowledge base and supporting business development initiatives.
* Taking on leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, lead workstreams, and shape the growth of the team.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) within non contentious construction
* At least 4 years solid experience managing non contentious construction matters, although candidates with both contentious and non contentious will also be considered.
* Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts (JCT, NEC).
* Knowledge of major development and infrastructure projects, procurement, planning, insurance, and compliance.
* Able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders on complex projects.
* Leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff, is desirable.

IN RETURN:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off + extra days
* Auto Enrolment Pension
* Death in service x2 annual salary
* Hybrid working
* Shop discounts
* Discounted legal services.
* Clear progression plans
* Many more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk

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