Non Contentious Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Three days in the office

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is recruiting a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading practice. You will handle a broad range of complex construction and development matters, advising major clients across real estate development, energy, infrastructure and regeneration sectors.

The role offers high-quality work, strong client exposure and clear career progression within a market-leading team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1–5 PQE in construction law.
• Experience in non-contentious construction and real estate development.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate construction contracts and manage complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate JCT, NEC and bespoke construction and engineering contracts.
• Advise on major real estate development and regeneration projects.
• Oversee procurement strategies and project delivery for construction matters.
• Advise developers, contractors, funders and public sector clients on contract and risk.
• Support high-value projects across energy, infrastructure, utilities and transport.
• Manage contractual risk and project documentation; develop client relationships.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Real estate development

Contract drafting (JCT/NEC)

Project delivery

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor | Manchester | Leading Construction Team | High-Quality Work | Leading Client Base | Excellent Career Development | 1-5 PQE

We are working with a leading Construction team in Manchester looking to appoint a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Solicitor looking to develop their career within one of the market's leading construction practices, gaining exposure to high-quality non-contentious work for an impressive client base across real estate development, energy, infrastructure, utilities and regeneration.

The team has an excellent reputation in the Manchester market and is recognised for its strong technical expertise, commercial approach, collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people.

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex construction and development matters, advising major clients across a variety of sectors.

• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction and engineering contracts
• Advising on major real estate development and regeneration projects
• Construction procurement strategies and project delivery
• Advising developers, contractors, funders and public sector clients
• Construction matters relating to energy, infrastructure, utilities and transport projects
• Advising on contractual risk and project-related issues
• Supporting complex commercial developments and high-value projects

You will work closely with highly regarded Partners and Managing Associates, gaining exposure to sophisticated clients and complex, high-value projects.

The role offers excellent opportunities to take responsibility for your own matters, develop client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice, with strong support from experienced lawyers within the team.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor (1-5 PQE) with experience in real estate development and a strong interest in working on complex construction and engineering matters.

You will ideally have experience across areas such as:

• Non-contentious construction and engineering matters
• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts
• Real estate development and commercial projects
• Construction procurement and project delivery
• Advising on contractual risk and project documentation
• Major development, infrastructure or energy projects

You will be technically strong, commercially minded and keen to develop your client-facing skills while working on high-quality matters within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Why Apply

• Join a leading Construction practice in Manchester
• Work alongside highly regarded Construction Partners and senior lawyers
• Gain exposure to complex, high-value construction and development projects
• Advise an impressive client base, including major developers, contractors, funders and public sector organisations
• Work across real estate development, regeneration, energy, infrastructure and utilities
• Develop your technical expertise across a broad range of construction contracts and procurement matters
• Take responsibility for your own matters and build strong client relationships
• Contribute to the continued growth of an established and highly regarded practice
• Supportive, collaborative and down-to-earth team culture
• Excellent long-term progression and career development opportunities
• Highly competitive salary towards the top end of the Manchester market
• Attractive benefits package
• Hybrid working, with three days in the office

This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor looking to join a market-leading construction team, gain exposure to sophisticated development work and benefit from excellent career progression, high-quality clients and a competitive remuneration package.