Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor - Milton Keynes

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal practice in Milton Keynes is seeking a non-contentious Construction Solicitor with a minimum of five years PQE. The role involves handling various construction matters, developing business leads, and networking at events. Ideal candidates are confident communicators with a genuine interest in the construction industry. This position offers excellent progression opportunities and autonomy in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years PQE in construction law.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Focus on non-contentious construction matters.
• Develop business leads and contribute to marketing.
• Network and attend seminars.

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Networking

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Qualified Solicitor with a clean practicing certificate

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Non –contentious Construction Solicitor – Milton Keynes

LOCATION: Milton Keynes

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

Responsibilities

This role focuses on non-contentious construction 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, 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 hands-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 offers 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.