Contentious Construction Legal Counsel

G2 Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contentious Construction Solicitor to join their dynamic in-house legal team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload while collaborating with experienced legal professionals. You will play a crucial role in handling contentious construction disputes and related commercial litigation. The organization values flexibility and is open to candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those qualified in Australia or New Zealand. This is a rare chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in contentious construction law.
• Experience managing own caseload and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of legal matters from pre-litigation to managing external counsel.
• Advise on contentious construction matters and support senior solicitors.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Commercial Litigation

Independent Case Management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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I am currently working with a well-established International professional services company looking to hire a Contentious Construction Solicitor into their growing in-house legal team. This is a fully remote role, though there is the option to work from regional hub offices if preferred. Candidates must be based in the UK as the team meets in person for legal strategy meetings on occasion.

The Role

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative in-house legal team currently made up of Legal Counsels, a Senior Legal Counsel and a Head of Legal. You will take full ownership of your matters, from pre-litigation stages to managing external counsel, and will be responsible for all your own admin as there is no paralegal or PA support. You will have your own matters but also support more senior Solicitors on larger cases.

The team advises across a range of contentious construction matters and occasionally handles related commercial litigation. Candidates from a commercial litigation background will be considered if they can demonstrate a minimum of 3 years' experience handling construction disputes.

What They Are Looking For

• A qualified solicitor with around 6 to 10 years’ PQE (though up to 12 plus will be considered)
• A background in contentious construction law, either from private practice, in-house, or a blend of both
• Experience working independently and handling your own caseload, including admin
• Someone collaborative and proactive who enjoys working as part of a small but experienced legal team
• UK based candidates only, remote working is fully supported, but occasional travel to team meetings is expected

Additional Information

The organisation recognises the current talent shortage in construction litigation and is open-minded and flexible for the right candidate. Solicitors qualified in Australia or New Zealand with relevant UK work experience are welcome to apply.

This is a banded role which does not include private healthcare or a car allowance as standard. However, there may be scope to negotiate additional benefits for exceptional candidates.

This is a rare and attractive opportunity so do get in touch to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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