Construction Solicitor

Hunter Savage; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Dublin-based role

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative specialist team

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Construction Solicitor for an international law firm in Dublin. You will advise on non-contentious construction matters across Ireland and international projects, drafting and negotiating contracts and supporting project delivery.

Based in Dublin, this hybrid role combines three days in the office with two remote days, offering exposure to high-profile infrastructure and engineering matters and opportunities to develop client relationships with experienced specialists.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with ~2–7 years' PQE in construction or projects.
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction law and drafting contracts.
• Familiarity with Irish or international standard-form contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Draft, review and negotiate construction and engineering contracts, including standard-form and bespoke agreements.
• Advise on procurement strategies, project delivery structures, real estate development, finance and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and negotiate professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and related project documents.
• Manage matters independently and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Project delivery

Irish/International contracts

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Construction Solicitor

Our client, an international law firm with an established Dublin construction practice, is seeking a Construction Solicitor to advise on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters. The successful candidate will work on high-profile construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to develop client relationships and contribute to complex matters alongside experienced specialists.

Based in Dublin, this hybrid role involves three days in the office and two working remotely. It offers a balance of face-to-face collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Advise on major construction, engineering and infrastructure projects in Ireland and internationally.




2. Join an established specialist team and work closely with experienced construction lawyers.




3. Dublin-based hybrid working, with three days in the office and two remotely.

The Role:

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters throughout the project lifecycle.


• Draft, review and negotiate construction and engineering contracts, including standard-form and bespoke agreements.


• Advise on procurement strategies, project delivery structures, real estate development, finance and infrastructure projects.


• Prepare and negotiate professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and related project documents.


• Manage matters independently and contribute to client relationships and business development.

The Person:

• A qualified solicitor with approximately 2-7 years' PQE, ideally in a construction or projects practice.


• Strong experience in non-contentious construction law and drafting and negotiating related contracts.


• Familiarity with Irish or international standard-form construction contracts.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.


• Able to manage matters independently, communicate effectively and work collaboratively.


• Experience advising on international projects would be advantageous.

The Rewards:

• Opportunity to develop professionally and progress within a specialist practice.


• A collaborative and supportive working environment.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.