Construction Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will support a respected construction and engineering team in Southampton, handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters for national developers, funders, and contractors. You’ll advise across development stages, manage caseloads, and contribute to client relationships and business development. The firm offers a collaborative, growth-focused culture with clear career progression. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes on projects like infrastructure, mixed-use developments, and offshore wind ventures within a Legal 500-recognized team.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Generous leave entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Structured career progression
• Legal 500-recognized team

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, consultant agreements, collateral warranties, and third-party rights
• Advising clients through all development stages from planning to completion
• Handling dispute resolution and risk mitigation strategies
• Contributing to business development and expanding industry networks
• Managing caseloads effectively

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in construction law
• Experience in either contentious or non-contentious construction matters (ideally both)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to manage caseloads
• Ability to advise across development life cycle and interface with clients

• problem-solving
• client relationship management
• business development
• drafting contracts
• negotiating contracts
• consultant agreements

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