Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor – Milton Keynes

Origin Legal; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the Thames Valley is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Solicitor to specialize in non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will have expertise in construction law, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development. This role offers excellent progression opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years PQE with a clean practicing certificate.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in non-contentious construction matters.
• Develop and maintain new business leads.
• Network and contribute marketing content.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Business development skills

Networking ability

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor with minimum of five years PQE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

1 YRS PQE , 2 YRS PQE , 3 YRS PQE , 4 YRS PQE , 5 YRS PQE , 6 YRS PQE , 7 YRS PQE , 8 YRS PQE , 9+ YRS PQE

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Construction solicitor to specialise in transactional matters based in Milton Keynes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Construction solicitor to specialise in transactional construction matters with an established and dynamic team based in a choice of locations. This role focuses on the non-contentious matters such as engineering contracts, JCTs and NEC/ICCs amongst other matters. The successful solicitor will have a genuine understanding of the construction industry and perhaps have a construction background before entering into the legal profession. This position would suit a candidate who has the ability to develop and maintain new business leads and play an integral role in the business development of the department. This will include networking, attending seminars and contributing marketing content such as articles. This is a hand’s on role where strong experience is essential ideally a solicitor with five years PQE or more, with the ability to work unsupervised with minimal secretarial support. This is an excellent opportunity with a dynamic practice that offer excellent progression opportunities for the right candidate.

Ideal candidate

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of five years PQE or more and hold a clean and current practicing certificate.
• A genuine interest in the construction industry is essential, and professional contacts to bring with them is desirable but not essential
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work effectively as a member of the team and on their own initiative.
• Be a confident Networker and happy to promote the department and themselves at events
• IT literate and proficient in the use of all Microsoft office applications.

Additional context

We are working with a modern and forward-thinking commercial law firm in the Thames Valley that is looking to grow its specialist Construction team with the hire of a Construction Solicitor, ideally with 4–6 years’ PQE and a focus on non-contentious work.

We are pleased to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Construction Law Associate or Senior Associate to join a dynamic, fast-paced team of a top 50 UK Law firm in central London.

Our client are Legal 500 and Chambers recommended as one of East Anglia’s leading law firms.

If you are looking for something different, dislike large law firms with high targets and long hours, then look no further. Our client are a long established, prestigious Legal 500 rated law firm in the heart of Essex.

A construction specialist is sought by a long established regional heavyweight that has grown substantially over recent years to almost 300 staff.