Construction Solicitor – Leading Firm

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Belfast is seeking a Solicitor with 1-5 years of PQE to join their Construction team. The role involves managing non-contentious and advisory construction matters across various industries, including infrastructure and energy. Candidates should possess effective client relationship management skills. This is an opportunity for continuous professional development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Indicative PQE of 1-5 years preferred; all candidates assessed on merit.
• Experience in non-contentious and advisory construction matters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of non-contentious and advisory construction matters.
• Work across industries including infrastructure, energy and transport.
• Advise on cross-border construction and engineering matters.

Skills

Client relationship management

Advisory construction matters

Non-contentious construction

Job description

Overview

A national law firm with a multi-jurisdictional presence is open to hiring a Solicitor to join their Construction team in Belfast. Ideally, you will offer some experience so the indicatie PQE is 1-5 years; however all interested parties will be assessed on merit.

As part of an established team led by a leading figure in the NI market, you will primarily manage a range of non-contentious and advisory work. You will work across industries including infrastructure, energy and transport and interact with an impressive range of clients across private and public sectors. Work will be highly complex but rewarding and you will gain access to continuous professional and personal development.

The team currently advises clients on a variety of construction and engineering related matters (cross-border), from initial planning stages to drafting and negotiation of documents, forms and contracts.

Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to take a lead role and act as a main point of contact for clients; experience of managing client relationships effectively would be an advantage.

If this role sounds right for you, then 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 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of non-contentious and advisory construction matters.
• Work across industries including infrastructure, energy and transport; interact with a broad client base across private and public sectors.
• Advise on cross-border construction and engineering matters from initial planning stages to drafting and negotiation of documents, forms and contracts.
• Take a lead role where appropriate and act as a main point of contact for clients; experience in managing client relationships is advantageous.

Qualifications/Experience

• Indicative PQE of 1-5 years preferred; all candidates assessed on merit.
• Experience in non-contentious and advisory construction matters is desirable.