Construction Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage construction disputes and act as the primary client contact within a busy disputes team. You’ll provide commercially driven advice across adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation, drafting key pleadings and statements. You will collaborate with experts and counsel to move matters forward, sometimes under supervision, and support the team’s business development. This is a growth-focused opportunity in a respected, Top 100 law firm renowned for construction work.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus scheme
• comprehensive pension
• 25 days annual leave (+ up to 5 days)
• life assurance
• income protection

Responsibilities

• Manage construction dispute matters end-to-end
• Serve as key client contact and extend project teams
• Provide commercially focused advice on contentious construction issues
• Handle adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, submissions, and witness statements
• Coordinate with experts and counsel to progress matters
• Work under supervision as needed and support business development

Key requirements

• 2–4 years’ PQE in construction law
• Contentious experience preferred; advisory experience considered
• Strong understanding of construction law and its commercial applications
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Confidence in managing client relationships
• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

• client relationship management
• commercial mindset
• clear communication and drafting
• adjudications
• mediations
• arbitrations

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