At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction disputes and support senior lawyers on high-value matters.
- Company: Join a respected national law firm with a strong Birmingham presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; all qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Work on significant projects and develop your profile in construction law.
- Qualifications: Solid experience in contentious construction and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 95000 £ per year.
A Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor is sought by a national law firm for its Birmingham office.
This full-time role offers a salary between £75,000 and £95,000 per annum.
You will manage a varied caseload of construction disputes for developers, contractors, and funders, covering adjudication, arbitration, and litigation on significant projects.
The position demands strong technical knowledge and commercial judgement.
Working within a supportive Birmingham team, you will handle complex matters from inception through resolution.
This role suits a solicitor with solid experience in contentious construction work, seeking to progress within a respected practice.
The firm provides a competitive benefits package alongside this permanent position.
Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor | Birmingham | National Law Firm | Competitive Salary + Benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.
This is a great opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to develop their career within a well-established and ambitious team, working on a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes for an impressive client base.
The Role
- Construction disputes arising from major development and infrastructure projects.
- Adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings.
- Contractual disputes and claims relating to delay, disruption, defects and payment.
- Professional negligence claims involving construction professionals.
- Contract interpretation and disputes arising from standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters while taking responsibility for your own caseload.
- Developing strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
- The Candidate
- Solid contentious construction experience gained within a recognised construction team.
- Experience of adjudication and/or construction litigation.
- Strong technical drafting and analytical skills.
- The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
- A commercial approach and genuine interest in developing your career within construction disputes.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised construction practice with an established Birmingham presence and an excellent quality of work.
You will benefit from working alongside experienced construction specialists, with genuine opportunities for career progression, exposure to high-value matters and the chance to develop your profile within the market.
At e NL we value diversity and inclusion.
We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
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