Construction Solicitor (Contentious)

Executive Network Legal Limited; Park Central, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Construction Solicitor to join their team. This role involves managing complex construction disputes and providing strategic advice to a varied client base. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience with contentious matters and a solid understanding of industry-standard contracts like JCT and NEC. The firm offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ PQE in a relevant law firm.
• Experience with JCT, NEC contracts, adjudication, and arbitration.
• Ability to manage caseload and supervise junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Handle full range of contentious construction matters.
• Support junior lawyers and develop client relationships.
• Contribute to growth of construction practice.

Skills

Contentious matters expertise

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Strategic advice

Legal proceedings management

Job description

Job Title

Construction Solicitor (Construction)

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 Requirements

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.

About the 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.