Construction Solicitor Non-Contentious - Associate to Managing Associate Nottingham

QED Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their Nottingham office. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £120,000 based on experience. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating key construction documents and collaborating with a dedicated team on major projects. The firm promotes a flexible working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Around 2–10 years’ PQE, ideally from a recognized construction practice.
• Experience in managing workload, time recording, and billing.
• Interest in specializing in non-contentious construction work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of construction-related documents.
• Collaborate with team members on national projects.
• Contribute to both front-end advisory and dispute work.

Skills

Non-contentious construction work

Project risk management

Interpersonal skills

Case management systems

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor – Associate to Managing Associate – Nottingham – £50,000 to £120,000

The firm

This award-winning national law firm continues to experience impressive growth while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture. With a network of offices across the UK and a reputation for combining commercial excellence with genuine collaboration, the firm is widely recognised as one of the country’s most forward-thinking legal practices. Its Construction & Engineering team is at the forefront of the industry — advising on complex infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects for many of the best-known names in the sector. Led by highly ranked lawyers in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the team is trusted for its pragmatic, commercially focused advice and its ability to deliver creative, real-world solutions for clients. The Nottingham office remains a key centre of excellence, offering access to top-quality work in an open, inclusive environment that values initiative and professional development.

The role

• Join a national Construction & Engineering team that advises on all aspects of the construction process, focusing on non-contentious work.
• Work on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of documents, including JCT, NEC and MF/1 contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, development and funding agreements, agreements for lease, novation agreements and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with a team of over 25 specialists who advise on both the front-end and dispute aspects of projects, ensuring clients receive rounded, practical support.
• Be part of a team in growth mode, with the flexibility to tailor responsibilities to your experience level — from Associate through to Managing Associate.
• Contribute to major national projects, working with well-known names in the construction and engineering industry.

You

• Qualified solicitor with around 2–10 years’ PQE, ideally with experience gained at a recognised construction practice.
• Strong background in non-contentious construction work, or a mix of advisory and contentious matters with an interest in specialising on the front end.
• Excellent understanding of the construction industry, commercial drivers, and project risk management.
• Confident in managing workload, time recording, billing and achieving financial targets.
• A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Technically proficient with case-management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Someone who thrives in a culture that values initiative, integrity, and client-focused advice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £50,000 – £120,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements that promote work-life balance.
• Life assurance, private healthcare and generous pension contributions.
• Regular social events and a friendly, inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and genuine career progression.
• Work with respected leaders in construction law and gain exposure to high-value national projects.

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking construction team working on major national projects? Are you ready to join a firm where collaboration, growth and quality go hand in hand?

If this seems like the right opportunity for you, then apply online! or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.