Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) – 4+ PQE

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) with at least 4 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) to join its specialist Construction & Engineering team in Southampton, England. The role involves advising developers, housebuilders, operators and infrastructure clients on complex development and infrastructure projects.

Key duties include drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts, advising on appointments and collateral

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in construction law.
• Experience in contentious, non-contentious or mixed construction work.
• Ability to draft and negotiate JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, bespoke).
• Advise on professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and third‑party rights.
• Support major development projects across care, retirement living, marine and infrastructure sectors.
• Handle construction disputes involving defects, delays, payment issues, termination and adjudication.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) – 4+ PQE

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Organising Institution / Firm

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited

Rolling Basis (Official)

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Minimum 4+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in construction law; experience in either contentious, non‑contentious or mixed work.

Legal Solicitor Position

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Construction Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) with at least 4years post‑qualification experience (PQE) to join its specialist Construction & Engineering team in Southampton, England. The role involves advising developers, housebuilders, operators and infrastructure clients on complex development and infrastructure projects.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 4+PQE in construction law.
• Experience in contentious, non‑contentious or mixed construction work.
• Ability to draft and negotiate JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts.
• Strong client‑relationship and commercial advisory skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, bespoke).
• Advise on professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and third‑party rights.
• Support major development projects across care, retirement living, marine and infrastructure sectors.
• Handle construction disputes involving defects, delays, payment issues, termination and adjudication.
• Work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially focused solutions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.