Construction Solicitor (Legal Director)

eNL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Autonomy to shape your future

Job summary

eNL is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor (Legal Director) to join its Birmingham team. The role focuses on leading complex contentious construction matters for a diverse client base, developing relationships with developers, contractors and other industry stakeholders, and contributing to the growth of the practice.

You will manage adjudications, arbitrations, litigation and other dispute resolutions, with a clear path to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE in contentious construction.
• Proven track record in complex construction disputes.
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic advice.
• Proactive client relationship management and BD capability.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contentious construction matters for developers, contractors and employers.
• Manage complex disputes, develop client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Advise on complex construction and engineering disputes and related adjudications.
• Handle arbitrations, litigation and other dispute resolution processes.
• Address defects, delays, loss and expense, and payment disputes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and industry contacts; support BD initiatives.

Skills

Construction disputes

PQE 6+ years

Client relationship management

Business development

Dispute resolution

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Legal Director), 6+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £85,000+ (DOE) – We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Construction Legal Director to join a team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction disputes lawyer to take a leading role in complex contentious matters, strengthen key client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the construction practice. JOB REF:5801.

THE ROLE

• You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of contentious construction matters, working with developers, contractors, employers, consultants and other industry stakeholders.
• You will play a key role in managing complex disputes, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the firm's presence in the construction sector.
• Advising on complex construction and engineering disputes.
• Handling adjudications, arbitrations, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Advising on claims relating to defects, delays, extensions of time, loss and expense, and payment disputes.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key industry contacts.
• Supporting business development initiatives and generating new work.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE in contentious matters.
• A strong track record of handling complex construction disputes and advising on effective dispute resolution strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Proven client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• The confidence to take ownership of matters, support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the practice.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Take the next step in your career with the autonomy to shape your future.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate