Senior Construction Lawyer & Team Leader

Palmers Solicitors; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmers Solicitors is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Construction Law Team in Basildon. The role combines high‑quality client work with leadership, coaching and business development, supporting continued growth in a Tier 2 firm recognised in the South East.

You will manage your own caseload, provide practical legal advice, supervise junior lawyers, contribute to performance reviews and help develop the team’s capabilities while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong construction law experience.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious matters preferred.
• Strong client care and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing your own caseload while supporting team financial objectives.
• Providing clear, practical advice to clients, including research, drafting documents and correspondence.
• Supervising and supporting junior lawyers and fee earners, including file audits, coaching and technical guidance.
• Contributing to performance management, appraisal input and the development of team capability.
• Maintaining files and papers in line with SRA, Lexcel and internal practice management requirements.
• Supporting marketing and business development activity, including identifying opportunities for new work.
• Helping to improve systems, efficiency and consistency across relevant worktypes and offices.

Skills

Construction law

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Palmers Solicitors is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Construction Law Team in Basildon. The role combines high‑quality client work with leadership, coaching and business development, supporting continued growth in a Tier 2 firm recognised in the South East.

You will manage your own caseload, provide practical legal advice, supervise junior lawyers, contribute to performance reviews and help develop the team’s capabilities while delivering excellent client service.