Projects & Construction Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm based in Birmingham seeks a Projects & Construction Solicitor with 0-2 years' PQE. This role offers extensive exposure to construction projects and aims to develop strong client relationships within a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical, commercial, and interpersonal skills, supporting their entry into this specialized field.

Benefits

First-class training and career development

Early responsibility and exposure to clients

Qualifications

• Experience in a large commercial firm.
• Strong team player with client-facing skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in work.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships and aid business development.
• Work collaboratively with an international team.
• Engage with high-quality national and international construction matters.

Skills

Technical skills

Commercial judgement

Interpersonal skills

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:

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

The Ideal Candidate: The successful applicant will:

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

What’s on Offer?

• A market-leading, globally connected, and growing team committed to excellence.
• First-class training and career development, designed to develop sector expertise and ensure best-in-class service delivery.
• 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.