Construction Solicitor (Non-Contentious)

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps invites applications for a Senior/Principal Associate – Non-Contentious Construction role in Oxfordshire. You will join a top-ranked national team, working on complex transactions for prestigious clients, offering a clear career pathway and hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Fantastic benefits

Supportive and agile environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience at recognised regional, national or City firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction documents (JCT, NEC).
• Advise on consultant appointments and warranties.
• Support due diligence in corporate transactions.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Technical skills

Client-focused mindset

Strong communication

Interpersonal ability

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Interest in innovation

Interest in ESG

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor, Oxfordshire (Hybrid). A rare opportunity for a senior Construction Solicitor to join a top-ranked national team with high-profile work and excellent prospects. For more information or to apply, contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Associate – Non-Contentious Construction
PQE: 5+ years
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £75-95K + DOE

The Role:
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join a market-leading and nationally ranked team within a top 50 UK law firm. Working on complex and high-value transactions across the private and public sectors, you will be advising clients including central government bodies, life sciences developers, major investors, and renowned educational institutions.

You’ll handle a broad mix of work including:

• Drafting and negotiating construction documents (JCT, NEC, bespoke forms)
• Advising on consultant appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, and bonds
• Reviewing construction obligations in property and funding documents
• Supporting due diligence in corporate and real estate transactions
• Assisting clients on modern construction methods and ESG-related developments
• Leading on post-completion matters and legal research
• Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership initiatives

You’ll enjoy working as part of a collegiate national team with strong support, resources, and a clear career pathway.

The Candidate:
You will be an experienced Construction Lawyer (5+ PQE), ideally with a background in non-contentious work at a recognised regional, national or City firm. You’ll bring:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical skills
• A proactive, client-focused mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal ability
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• An interest in the future of the construction industry including innovation and ESG

The Firm:
A progressive and award-winning national law firm with a strong reputation across both public and private sectors. This is a firm known for investing in its people, promoting from within, and offering a supportive and agile working environment. Their Oxfordshire office offers hybrid working, fantastic benefits, and a modern approach to legal services.

To Apply:
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or call for a confidential discussion.

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