Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a leading Top 50 UK law firm in London to recruit an NQ Solicitor for its highly regarded Construction team. The role focuses on non-contentious construction work and offers exposure to a high-quality and varied caseload alongside experienced lawyers.

The successful candidate will have completed at least one non-contentious construction seat during their training contract, with strong academics, commercial awareness, and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• At least one seat in non-contentious construction during training.
• Strong academic and technical credentials.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for a career in construction law.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on construction and engineering contracts.
• Handling development and redevelopment projects.
• Advising on building and infrastructure projects.
• Managing professional appointments, consultant and contractor agreements.
• Overseeing procurement and project documentation.
• Handling general construction-related contractual matters.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Commercial awareness

Client-focused

Team player

Strong academic credentials

Education

Training contract in law

Job description

One of my clients, a leading Top 50 UK law firm are looking to add an NQ Solicitor to join its highly regarded London Construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to join a top-ranked construction practice, working alongside experienced lawyers on a high-quality and varied caseload.

The successful candidate will focus predominantly on non-contentious construction work, advising a broad range of clients on matters including

• Construction and engineering contracts
• Development and redevelopment projects
• Building and infrastructure projects
• Professional appointments
• Consultant and contractor agreements
• Procurement and project documentation
• General construction-related contractual matters

The work is predominantly domestic, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across a broad range of construction matters while gaining early responsibility and client exposure.

The successful candidate must have completed at least one seat in non-contentious construction during their training contract.

I am looking for an NQ solicitor with:

• At least one seat specifically in non-contentious construction
• Strong academic and technical credentials
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• Genuine enthusiasm for developing a career in construction law
• The ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team

You will join a top-ranked London construction team within a Top 50 UK law firm, working predominantly on domestic matters alongside experienced and highly regarded practitioners.

The team offers high-quality work, strong training and development, early responsibility and excellent prospects for long-term career progression.

If you are an NQ solicitor with at least one non-contentious construction seat and are looking to build your career within a leading London construction practice, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.

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