Salaried Partner - Construction - Stamford, Lincolnshire

Chattertons Solicitors; Stamford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities policy

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Chattertons Solicitors in Stamford is seeking an experienced Construction Partner to join their team. This role emphasizes contentious construction matters, offering complex dispute resolution alongside advisory work. Applicants should have 8+ years PQE and strong commercial awareness. Chattertons prides itself on its community contributions and provides a supportive environment for team engagement. The position also provides opportunities for mentoring and client relationship building in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years’ PQE in disputes advice.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and in collaboration.
• Desire to contribute to practice growth and client development.

Responsibilities

• Act for employers and contractors in adjudications and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on delays, defects, and other issues.
• Draft and negotiate pleadings and settlement agreements.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Communication

Planning and organisation

Education

Law Degree or equivalent work-based experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Construction Partner to join our growing Construction team. The role will have a primary focus on contentious construction and engineering matters, including complex dispute resolution, while also involving some noncontentious advisory and contractual work to support clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Working alongside our head of department and our other team lawyers, you will play a key role in delivering strategic, high-quality advice to a diverse client base including employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and trade federations. This opportunity is ideal for a senior lawyer seeking their first partner role who enjoys challenging disputes work while maintaining involvement in front-end construction issues.

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 hrs – Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Stamford (open to other office locations)
Salary: Depending on Experience

Key Responsibilities:

Contentious Construction Work (Core Focus)

• Act for employers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and litigation (including TCC proceedings).
• Advise clients on issues such as delays, defects, payment, variations, termination, and other matters; manage complex disputes with a strategic, commercially driven approach.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Provide risk management and dispute avoidance advice across live projects.

Non-Contentious Construction Work (Supporting Element)

• Advise on and draft construction and engineering contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties, and related documentation.
• Support clients on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Real Estate and Corporate teams on wider transactions.

Practice and Client Development

• Build and strengthen client relationships through responsive, solution-driven advice.
• Work closely with the Head of Construction and other partners on joint mandates and marketing efforts.
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership, including seminars, publications, and networking events.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team on contentious and advisory matters.

Role Profile and Person Specification

Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in disputes advice.
• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business objectives.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Desire to contribute to practice growth and client development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Law Degree or equivalent work‑based experience.
• Practice and Qualification Experience (PQE) 8 years plus or equivalent in contentious matters.
• Experience in construction law.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel and high levels of computer literacy.
• Knowledge of case management systems.
• Clear understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Previous experience of SOS.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with confidence.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented approach with a proactive and commercial mindset.
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
• Team player.

Other

• Must have full driving licence and access to a vehicle during working hours.

Why Work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.