Construction Solicitor

A respected full-service law firm is recruiting a Senior Associate with around 4 years’ PQE in construction law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone experienced across both contentious and non-contentious construction work. You will work on everything from traditional developments to complex infrastructure projects, including energy, student accommodation, PRS, and large-scale disputes like litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.

This is a hands-on role where you will work with listed companies, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors, and consultants, on both national and international matters.

What the firm is looking for

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• A solicitor with approximately 4 years’ PQE in construction law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters
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• Experience advising across a range of sectors, including traditional development, infrastructure, energy, student accommodation or PRS
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• Proven ability in handling disputes via litigation, arbitration, adjudication and enforcement
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• Strong drafting, negotiating and legal analytical skills
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• Commercial awareness, confident client handling and the ability to work under pressure
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• Enthusiasm for mentoring more junior fee-earners and collaborating in a team environment
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What’s on offer?

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• Genuine variety of work across construction law, disputes and transactional matters
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• Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 31 days after service, plus flexible holiday buy/sell option.
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• A bonus scheme that rewards high performance—eligible to earn up to a 35 % annual bonus.
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• Sabbatical entitlement, up to 2 weeks over 2 years or 4 weeks over 3 years.
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• Pension with at least 5 % employer contribution.
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• Life assurance providing 4x annual salary in case of death in service.
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• A supportive firm culture with a focus on inclusion, diversity, sustainable careers and meaningful work-life balance. This is truly a great role with a lot to offer. Get in touch for further info.
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