Projects & Construction Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Projects & Construction Solicitor to join its expanding team in Birmingham. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality national and international projects, providing early responsibility and direct exposure to client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts or construction law and will thrive in a dynamic team environment. With first-class training and career development on offer, this position is perfect for those eager to advance their legal career in a globally connected firm committed to excellence.

Benefits

First-class training

Career development opportunities

Direct client exposure

Qualifications

• 0-2 years PQE in construction law or strong background in commercial contracts.
• Experience in a large commercial firm, ideally Tier 1-3.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate within an international team on construction matters.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Projects & Construction Solicitor (NQ -2 PQE) – Birmingham

An international law firm is seeking a talented Projects & Construction Solicitor with 0 – 2 years’ PQE to join its expanding Projects & Construction Team in Birmingham.

The Team

With a nationally renowned reputation, the firm's Projects & Construction Team acts for a diverse range of clients, including employers, funders, project companies, contractors, consultants, and insurers. The team represents over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, as well as leading global contractors and an array of high-profile private and public sector clients. Their work spans across infrastructure and energy (nuclear, renewables, conventional, and oil and gas), property, waste, education, transport, and healthcare sectors.

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with experience in infrastructure, energy, or real estate-related transactional (non-contentious) construction work. However, applications are also encouraged from those with a strong background in commercial contracts who are eager to pivot into this area of law. The role offers exposure to both construction and projects work, making flexibility and adaptability key.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing strong relationships with existing clients and contributing to business development efforts.
2. Working collaboratively within an international team.
3. Gaining exposure to high-quality national and international construction matters.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful applicant will:

1. Have experience gained in a large commercial firm, ideally within a Tier 1–3 ranked practice.
2. Be a strong team player, capable of building effective working relationships in a dynamic environment.
3. Possess excellent technical skills and sound commercial judgement.
4. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills suited to a client-facing role.

What’s on Offer?

1. A market-leading, globally connected, and growing team committed to excellence.
2. First-class training and career development, designed to develop sector expertise and ensure best-in-class service delivery.
3. Early responsibility and direct exposure to client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected team with an impressive client base, working on complex, high-value projects both nationally and internationally.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, simply apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV to [e-mail] or give me a call on 07451 271468 for a fully confidential chat.