Hybrid Cardiff Construction Solicitor – Contentious Growth

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

National high‑value work

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively supporting a leading national law firm in their search for a NQ-3 PQE Construction Solicitor to join their expanding Cardiff office. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a highly regarded Construction team, handling a broad range of high-quality, national matters.

The role is primarily contentious, with some non-contentious work possible. You will work closely with partners in Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff, supported by an Associate in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor status from September (NQ-3 PQE; 4 PQE may be considered).
• Experience in pure construction law; crossover from PI considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of construction disputes, including adjudications, litigation, and ADR.
• Advising developers, contractors, housebuilders, and housing associations on complex issues.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts.
• Collaborating with colleagues nationally on major projects.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship building.

Skills

Construction law

Contentious work

Drafting contracts

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively supporting a leading national law firm in their search for a NQ-3 PQE Construction Solicitor to join their expanding Cardiff office. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a highly regarded Construction team, handling a broad range of high-quality, national matters.

The role is primarily contentious, with some non-contentious work possible. You will work closely with partners in Manchester, Birmingham, and Cardiff, supported by an Associate in Cardiff.