Construction Solicitor (Contentious)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge seeks an experienced Construction Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE to join their contentious construction team. Responsibilities include managing complex disputes and supporting junior lawyers. The firm offers a collaborative environment, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with JCT and NEC contracts, and a proven commitment to client service.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE in contentious construction.
• Significant experience with JCT, NEC form contracts.
• Ability to provide strategic, commercially focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value, complex disputes in construction.
• Support junior lawyers and develop client relationships.
• Advise on litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

Skills

Contentious construction matters

Strategic advice skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Construction), Cambridge – 8+ PQE – A leading law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor to their well-established team. Offering high-quality work, a strong team culture and excellent prospects for progression.

Job Title

Construction Solicitor (Contentious)

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE
• Experience in contentious construction matters
• Significant experience advising on JCT, NEC form contracts, adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings
• Strong commercial and strategic advice skills
• Proven client service and team collaboration

Location

Cambridge (hybrid working available)

Salary

Circa £75 plus

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Solicitor to join a market-leading team handling the full range of contentious construction matters. The work is varied and challenging, acting for a diverse client base including developers, contractors, local authorities, education institutions and healthcare providers. The team advises on high-value, complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and all forms of alternative dispute resolution. You will play a key role within a collaborative group, supporting junior Lawyers, developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s construction practice.

Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experienced Construction Solicitors with at least eight years’ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or City firm. You will have significant experience advising on contentious matters arising from the main industry standard form contracts (JCT, NEC etc.) and a solid understanding of adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings. The ability to provide strategic, commercially focused advice is essential, as is the confidence to manage your own caseload and supervise others. A proven commitment to client service and team collaboration will be key to success in this role.

Firm

You will be joining a progressive, full-service law firm recognised for its strong client relationships and collegiate culture. The firm offers a supportive environment where career development is genuinely encouraged, alongside a modern approach to hybrid working. You can expect excellent benefits, a clear path for progression and the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting construction disputes in the region.