Construction Solicitor – NQ to 3 PQE

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Construction Solicitor with 0-3 years PQE to join their acclaimed team in Manchester. You will handle high-quality transactional construction matters and collaborate on major projects while receiving ongoing professional development. The firm offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits offering

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 0–3 years PQE required.
• Experience in transactional construction work is essential.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft amendments to standard form contracts.
• Advise on construction obligations in property documentation.
• Prepare bespoke consultant appointments and other project documents.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Collaborative work

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Construction Solicitor – NQ to 3 PQE
Manchester

The Opportunity
A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented solicitor with 0–3 years’ post-qualification experience to join their highly regarded construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality transactional construction matters, gain exposure to major projects, and develop your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role
Working closely with senior lawyers, you will be involved in a broad range of transactional construction work, including:

• Drafting amendments to standard form contracts, including JCT and NEC suites

• Advising on construction obligations in property documentation

• Preparing bespoke consultant appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, bonds, and other project documents

• Negotiating with other stakeholders on live projects

• Reviewing and drafting sub-contracts and collateral warranties from sub-contractors and sub-consultants

• Drafting other bespoke forms, such as purchase orders and vesting agreements

• Assisting with corporate, real estate, and funding due diligence

• Preparing client advice reports

• Leading on post-completion matters

• Conducting legal research and supporting in-house legal teams

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally 0–3 years PQE

• Experience in transactional construction work

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients

• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Comprehensive benefits offering

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

For a more details on the position, or to be considered, please contact Louisa at Think Legal: [e-mail]