Construction Litigation Solicitor

Job Title: Construction Solicitor (PQE 2+) Location: Our client, an award-winning and highly respected UK law firm, is currently looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Construction Solicitor (PQE 2+) to join their expanding Construction team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-quality, complex matters within a dynamic and collaborative legal environment. With a dedicated team of over 50 professionals and growing, our client is committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working directly alongside the Head of Construction to ensure efficient, expert service delivery. This role will primarily focus on contentious construction law , and therefore experience in dispute resolution under JCT and other construction contracts is essential. There will also be opportunities to engage in non-contentious work , with training provided if required. Manage complex contentious construction matters, including adjudication, litigation, arbitration, expert determination, and mediation. Support the Head of Construction in team organisation and overall service delivery. Draft and negotiate construction contracts and ancillary documents (non-contentious work, if applicable). Identify legal risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ years PQE in construction law. Strong experience in contentious construction work; Our client offers a comprehensive and thoughtful employee benefits package, focused on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance: Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary) Private healthcare package: 24/7 GP access, dental, optical & physio contributions Life insurance (4x salary) Company pension scheme Monthly in-office massages Paid sick leave (up to 5 days across 2 occasions) Birthday off work Pet insurance (cats & dogs) Free subscriptions to Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime & Apple News+ Free conveyancing services If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, get in touch today!