Contentious Construction Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

BCL Legal is assisting a market-leading national law firm in Birmingham City Centre to recruit an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor (Senior Associate). The role centers on high-value contentious construction work, offering mentoring and close partner access within a supportive team.

Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years' PQE and be qualified in England & Wales (or another common law jurisdiction).

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 4 years' PQE in contentious construction.
• Experience in professional negligence claims would be advantageous.
• Confident in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Focus on contentious construction matters within a mixed team when required.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff.
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior partners on disputes and strategy.

Skills

Contentious construction

Client relationship building

Mentoring juniors

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor (Senior Associate) | 4+ PQE | Top National Law Firm | Birmingham City Centre | Flexible & Hybrid Working

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a market-leading national firm in the heart of Birmingham. This firm is renowned for its excellent culture, strong client base, and impressive construction work. Due to continued growth, the team is now seeking to appoint at the Senior Associate level. This is a fantastic chance to progress your career within a thriving and expanding construction practice.

The Firm & Team

• Prestigious national firm with a standout mid-tier construction practice.
• Diverse client portfolio, including funders, employers, contractors, sub-contractors, and professional consultants.
• Involvement in a wide variety of high-value and high-profile projects across sectors such as education, residential, leisure, and sport.
• The team advises on mediations, adjudications, arbitration, litigation, and all forms of ADR.
• Exposure to complex work on both a national and international scale.

The Role

• The construction team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters; however, this particular opportunity is focused on contentious construction.
• Those interested in maintaining a mixed caseload can also be supported.
• You’ll work closely with a respected team of construction specialists on a broad range of disputes, with excellent partner access and mentoring.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction).
• Minimum of 4 years' PQE, with solid experience in contentious construction matters.
• Experience in professional negligence claims would be advantageous.
• Strong team player with a commitment to excellent client service.
• Confident in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships, while developing new business opportunities.

The Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent career development and progression prospects within a growing team.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative firm culture.
• Real flexibility - hybrid working and sensible work-life balance.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.