Construction Solicitor – Dispute Resolution

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor – Construction Disputes Resolution based in Belfast. The ideal candidate will have approximately 4 years PQE and experience in UK and international disputes. Responsibilities include advising major developers and handling complex disputes. This position offers a chance to develop your career within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Experience in UK and international construction disputes.
• Background from a reputable firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act for major developers on safety issues.
• Handle highly complex commercial litigation.
• Advise on risks related to building safety legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent technical ability

Client care

Commercial awareness

Education

NI qualification

Dual qualification (ROI or England & Wales)

Job description

Solicitor – Construction Disputes Resolution

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a highly ranked and recognised construction disputes team within an international dispute resolution practice. The firm has a presence in multiple jurisdictions, with expertise spanning litigation, (international) arbitration, and adjudication. They work with a major portfolio of clients across various industries and regularly advise on some of the largest and most complex disputes in the UK and abroad.

Range of workstreams:

• Acting for major developers and contractors on safety issues, advising on potential liabilities and defending claims
• Advising on pursuing recovery against consultants, designers, architects
• Handling highly complex and high-value disputes including commercial litigation, development disputes, procurement challenges, and some Judicial Reviews
• Advising public and private sector bodies on complex PFI/PPP and procurement disputes involving construction defects and facilities management obligations
• Advising clients on disputes arising from engineering design issues, professional negligence, and equipment performance
• Advising clients on mitigating risks related to building safety legislation and building safety fund decisions

Requirements:

• Ideally, a mid-level experienced solicitor with approximately 4 years PQE (or higher is welcomed). More senior (Legal Director / Partner level) inquiries will also be considered with urgency.
• NI qualified and experienced; dual qualification (ROI or England & Wales) is valuable but not essential.
• A background in UK and international construction disputes is welcomed.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent technical ability, client care, and commercial awareness.
• Experience gained at a reputable firm is advantageous.

If this role sounds right for you, please send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. Visit AbacusCareers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide. Abacus has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of thousands of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and assisted hundreds in relocating back to Northern Ireland.