Construction Solicitor (Non Contentious)

Overview

In this role, you will join a growing Construction team in Birmingham to handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will build strong client relationships and support senior colleagues while handling projects across sectors like retail, housing, and regeneration. The role offers exposure to high-profile clients, complex deals, and clear paths for progression within a collaborative culture. You will shape outcomes by drafting, negotiating, and guiding construction-related matters in a fast-paced environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to high-profile clients
• Opportunities to work with senior leaders
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of construction matters, both contentious and non-contentious
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and appointments
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders to understand commercial objectives
• Support junior members of the team under senior supervision
• Contribute to project work across sectors including retail, housing, student accommodation, hospitality, and regeneration
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across varied projects
• Demonstrate proactive relationship-building with internal and external parties
• Organise and prioritise tasks to deliver efficient client service

Key requirements

• 12 months’ PQE in construction
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across contracts and appointments
• Experience in construction disputes
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across varied projects
• Proactive in building internal and external relationships
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Commercial mindset and commitment to exceptional client service

• relationship-building
• proactive communication
• organisational excellence
• construction contracts drafting
• construction appointments drafting
• construction disputes handling

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