Contentious Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in Leicester is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor with over 3 years of experience to join their growing disputes team. The role involves managing complex construction disputes, working closely with expert partners, and enjoying a collaborative culture that prioritizes professional growth. This position offers flexible working options and a commitment to training, making it ideal for someone eager to advance their legal career.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in contentious construction matters.
• Strong technical ability and a commercial mindset.
• Eagerness to work in a collaborative team focusing on quality and career development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
• Work closely with partners on significant disputes.
• Take on early responsibility with supervision.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Commercial approach

Education

3+ years PQE in construction matters

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor | 3+ PQE | Legal 500 firm | Leicester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a well-regarded and growing construction disputes team based in Leicester.

This role offers exposure to high-quality, complex contentious construction work within a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment. The team acts for a broad client base, including developers, contractors, consultants and funders, on a wide range of construction disputes.

The role:

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation
• Working closely with experienced partners on technically challenging and commercially significant disputes
• Opportunities to take on early responsibility with appropriate supervision and support

The firm:

• Strong reputation for construction disputes work
• Excellent culture with a clear focus on collaboration, wellbeing and development
• Flexible working options available, with a pragmatic and trusting approach to hybrid working
• Clear commitment to training, supervision and progression, making this an ideal role for someone looking to develop their expertise and profile

The ideal candidate:

• 3 + years PQE in construction matters
• Strong technical ability and a commercial approach
• Keen to be part of a team that values quality, development and long-term careers

If you are a driven, enthusiastic Construction Solicitor looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Lauren Evans at [e-mail]