Newly Qualified Solicitor - Construction Projects

Anthony Collins; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

City centre office

Gym facilities

25 days holiday

Volunteer days

IT equipment for home working

Development training programme

Job summary

Anthony Collins Solicitors is seeking an NQ Solicitor to advise on non-contentious construction matters for major public sector projects from its Birmingham office. You will work within the Construction & Infrastructure team to support procurement, commercial and dispute colleagues on local government and housing projects.

In this role you will draft and negotiate contracts, contribute to funding strategies, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-profile developments.

Qualifications

• NQ solicitor admitted in England & Wales.
• Strong interest in construction & projects law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset.
• Commercial awareness in public sector contexts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction & infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Support large-scale public sector developments and funding matters.
• Collaborate with wider Projects and dispute teams.
• Assist with procurement and project delivery advice.

Skills

Construction law

Drafting skills

Collaborative mindset

Public sector awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ)

Job description

Description

Are you ready to build your career on high-profile construction and infrastructure projects?

Department: Projects

Location: Birmingham

You will join our Projects team as an NQ Solicitor, advising on non-contentious construction matters across major public sector projects. You will support complex, high-value work while developing specialist expertise and collaborating across teams.

The Construction & Infrastructure team, work closely with procurement, commercial and dispute teams on projects spanning local government and housing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts
• Support large-scale public sector developments and funding matters
• Collaborate with wider Projects and dispute teams
• Assist with procurement and project delivery advice

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor (NQ level)
• Strong interest in construction and projects law
• Drafting and negotiation skills
• Collaborative and team-focused approach
• Commercial awareness within public sector contexts

Benefits

• Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
• For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
• The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
• All IT equipment and support for effective home working
• An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise

We are proud to attract people who are motivated by our purpose and values, and who want to make a positive contribution to the communities and society we serve.

Anthony Collins Solicitors is a committed Equal Opportunities employer and advocate of social mobility.

We believe talent exists everywhere and are committed to providing fair access, opportunity and progression for all, regardless of background.