Solicitor – Construction – Cardiff – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will join a Cardiff construction practice to advise clients on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will draft and negotiate construction contracts, support procurement and project delivery, and manage disputes across a broad client base. You’ll collaborate with Real Estate, Corporate, Banking and Commercial teams while contributing to business development and training. The position offers hybrid working and a clear path for career progression within a top-tier, collaborative firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Balanced exposure to contentious and non-contentious work
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development support

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance
• Supporting project delivery and contract administration
• Managing disputes including defects, delays, payment issues, and professional negligence
• Acting in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and TCC litigation
• Collaborating with Real Estate, Corporate, Banking, and Commercial teams
• Preparing legal submissions and supporting partners in complex disputes
• Contributing to business development and internal training initiatives

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in construction law (UK-based)
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction work
• Experience or genuine interest in contentious construction matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship-building abilities
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development

• Interpersonal skills
• Client relationship-building
• Mentoring and team development
• Drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC/FIDIC/ bespoke contracts
• Procurement strategy and risk allocation
• Regulatory compliance in construction

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