NQ Construction Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Manchester is seeking a newly qualified solicitor for its transactional construction team. The role involves drafting contracts and supporting major projects, offering excellent supervision and training. The firm is renowned for its work-life balance and supportive culture, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career in construction law.

Benefits

Salary around £60,000

Excellent supervision and training

Flexible, hybrid working

Clear development structure and regular feedback

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine interest in non-contentious construction work.
• Strong drafting and communication skills are essential.
• A collaborative approach and eagerness to learn is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating building contracts.
• Advising clients on a full range of non-contentious construction matters.
• Supporting major development and regeneration projects.

Skills

Strong drafting and communication skills

Commercial mindset

Collaborative approach

Genuine interest in non-contentious construction

Education

Newly qualified solicitor with a seat in construction or real estate

Job description

A national law firm with a strong reputation for its culture, training and quality of work is looking to recruit a newly qualified solicitor into its transactional construction team in Manchester.

The team advises developers, contractors, funders and public sector bodies on the full range of non-contentious construction matters. Typical work includes drafting and negotiating building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and supporting major development and regeneration projects.

You'll be working alongside friendly, experienced lawyers who are known for giving junior solicitors plenty of responsibility, support and client contact from day one. The wider firm is consistently ranked as one of the best UK employers for work-life balance, progression and team culture.

What the firm is looking for:

• A newly qualified solicitor, ideally with a seat in construction or real estate
• A genuine interest in non-contentious construction work
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Someone commercially minded, collaborative and keen to learn

What’s on Offer?

• Salary around £60,000
• Excellent supervision and training
• High-quality work with a mix of national and regional clients
• Clear development structure and regular feedback
• Flexible, hybrid working with no long-hours culture

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, wants early responsibility and is looking to build a long-term career in construction law.

If you'd like to know more or want to have a confidential chat, feel free to get in touch.

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