Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance - 3x salary

Bonus scheme

MindUp therapy/coaching

EAP

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Construction Solicitor for a top-tier London City firm. You will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working closely with Partners and advising clients across construction, real estate and development.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, support adjudication and arbitration, and enjoy direct client exposure with a clear path to progression within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and negotiating construction contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Commercially minded with a view to long-term career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Advise clients across construction, real estate and development.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Support adjudication, arbitration, litigation and TCC matters.
• Maintain direct client contact and manage relationships.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance and Dispute Resolution teams.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Client relationship

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Construction Solicitor – 2+ PQE | Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers Ranked | London, City | Contentious & Non-Contentious matters | Hybrid Working from home 3 days per week

The Firm:

The firm has 100+ fee-earners and around 150 staff, with a strong reputation in the London market. Despite its growth, it has retained a genuinely personable and collaborative culture, with Partners actively involved in the development of junior lawyers.

Progression is a particular strength: 19 people were promoted in the latest appraisal round, including five new Partners, while one solicitor has progressed from NQ to Director within five years.

With a strong record of internal progression, a supportive culture and flexible hybrid working, this is an opportunity for a construction lawyer looking for a firm where they can build a long-term career.

The Role:

You will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working closely with Partners and advising clients across construction, real estate and development.

The role will include:

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including JCT and NEC.
• Construction due diligence and project documentation.
• Advising on live projects, contractual issues and risk management.
• Supporting adjudication, arbitration, litigation and TCC matters.
• Direct client contact and relationship management.
• Working alongside Real Estate, Finance and Dispute Resolution teams.

Why this role?

• Clear progression: A proven track record of promoting talent internally, including five new Partners this year.
• Broad construction experience: Develop across both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Early responsibility: Direct client exposure and close Partner involvement.
• Strong culture: A genuinely sociable and collaborative firm with regular events bringing teams and Partners together.
• Flexible working: Up to three days working from home, with flexibility around office days.
• Wellbeing focused: Private medical insurance, EAP and dedicated therapy/coaching support.

The Candidate & Benefits:

• The firm is ideally seeking a 2+ PQE Construction Solicitor, although there is flexibility for the right candidate.
• You should have construction experience, ideally across contentious and/or non-contentious matters, with knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. The firm is looking for someone commercially minded, technically strong and keen to develop a long-term career in construction.
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance - 3x salary
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• MindUp therapy/coaching and wellbeing support
• EAP
• Non-contractual Christmas closure
• Strong internal progression opportunities