Hands-On Construction Solicitor (6-Month FTC)

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support a significant capital expenditure project in the region. You will advise on construction contracts, NEC and bespoke agreements, and work closely with the project team to manage contractual issues.

The role requires a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with strong construction law experience, capable of handling stakeholder relationships and providing practical,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with construction law experience.
• Experience with NEC contracts and bespoke construction agreements.
• Experience supporting projects or major capital expenditure programmes.
• Comfortable working directly with stakeholders and project teams.
• Commercially minded and pragmatic with clear, practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across construction-related matters and project documentation.
• Advise on construction contracts and project documentation, including NEC and bespoke contracts.
• Support the project team with contractual issues as they arise during the project.
• Provide practical advice on contractual risk, obligations and project delivery.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external parties to support delivery of the project.
• Deliver ad hoc construction and contractual advice as required.
• Communicate clearly with non-legal colleagues to aid decision-making.

Skills

Construction law

NEC contracts

Contractual risk management

Stakeholder communication

Commercial awareness

Project delivery support

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support a significant capital expenditure project in the region. You will advise on construction contracts, NEC and bespoke agreements, and work closely with the project team to manage contractual issues.

The role requires a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with strong construction law experience, capable of handling stakeholder relationships and providing practical,