Construction Solicitor (Legal Director)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in London is seeking a Construction Solicitor (Legal Director, 8+ PQE) to join their Construction and Engineering team. The successful candidate will work on contentious matters, advising a diverse range of clients, and should have experience in Adjudication, Litigation, and Arbitration. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, 25 days’ leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in legal practice.
• Experience in construction law, including disputes under construction contracts.
• Familiarity with Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private sector clients on contentious construction matters.
• Provide guidance on potential disputes and industry construction contracts.
• Deliver exceptional client service and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Solid technical knowledge

Experience in Adjudication

Experience in Litigation

Experience in Arbitration

Attention to detail

Proactive client service

Job description

Overview

Construction Solicitor (Legal Director, 8+ PQE, London, £90-120,000 (DOE). Excellent opportunity to join the well-established Construction and Engineering team of this UK Top 50 law firm.

Responsibilities

• A leading UK law firm is seeking an ambitious solicitor to join its Construction and Engineering team, with a focus on specialist contentious matters.
• The successful candidate will have solid technical knowledge and experience gained within a strong regional, or City firm.
• The role will involve advising a wide range of public and private sector clients, including local authorities, NHS Trusts, further and higher education institutions, academies, funders, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
• You will ideally have experience in some or all of the following: Adjudication, Litigation, and Arbitration, with a solid understanding of advising on potential disputes and those arising under standard industry construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• You should also be familiar with various methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• You will have exceptional attention to detail, consistently produce work of the highest standard, and take a proactive, flexible approach to client service and meeting deadlines.
• The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

Benefits

The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

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