Non Contentious Senior Construction Solicitor

Grist Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Non Contentious Senior Construction Solicitor for their Manchester office. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in non-contentious construction law, requiring strong communication and commercial awareness. The firm offers excellent career prospects and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• PQE of 5 years in non-contentious construction law.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and collaborate with Partners and Solicitors.
• Support business development and advise on commercial agreements.
• Handle high-quality non-contentious construction work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Autonomy

Hardworking attitude

Resilience

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

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Practice area

Construction and civil engineering

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full time

PQE

5 years

Position

Solicitor

Sector

Private practice

Non Contentious Senior Construction Solicitor

An outstanding opportunity for a Non Contentious Senior Construction Solicitor is available at a leading legal services provider in their Manchester office.

The firm is a national legal service provider with longstanding clients across the public and private sectors, including NHS organisations, governmental and regulatory bodies, registered providers, insurers, defence organisations, independent healthcare providers, charities, and GP practices.

This role involves handling a wide range of high-quality and complex non-contentious construction work for both public and independent sector clients, including health, housing, and energy sectors. The successful candidate will be a commercially minded solicitor, capable of working closely with clients, providing practical advice, and demonstrating technical proficiency in non-contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities include managing your own caseload, collaborating with Partners and Solicitors, supporting business development, and advising on commercial agreements. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Flexibility and autonomy in work
• A hardworking attitude
• Resilience
• Team-oriented mindset

The firm values individuals who can develop client relationships and deliver practical, focused advice. They offer top-quality work, excellent career prospects, and a healthy work-life balance in a supportive environment. Salary depends on experience.

Company

Grist Legal Recruitment, established in 2002, specializes in legal recruitment, including Partners, Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Secretaries, and support staff. Their comprehensive services ensure high-quality recruitment and development support.

Contact

Website: http://www.gristlegal.co.uk/

Telephone: [phone]

Location: Enterprise House, Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB, GB

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