Are you a Construction Solicitor looking to join a growing team offering a Competitive Salary, flexible office location, private healthcare, an enhanced pension and more? This is an excellent opportunity to build and develop a client portfolio across contentious and non-contentious construction work within a supportive and growing team.
About the Firm:
A growing firm, with an expanding Construction & Engineering team acting for a wide variety of clients across various sectors. The firm offers flexibility on office location and a supportive environment that provides both strong support and the freedom to make the role your own, giving someone with drive and determination a genuine platform to take their career to the next level.
Construction Solicitor - Position Overview:
- Build and develop an existing client portfolio while assisting the ongoing growth of the team
- Work on a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters, with the opportunity to lead on appropriate cases
- Provide supervision to junior team members
- Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility on office location
- An existing following and network would be beneficial
Key Responsibilities of the Construction Solicitor:
- Working as part of the Construction & Engineering team on contentious and non-contentious matters, both supporting and managing your own caseload
- Providing construction support to the Commercial Property and Corporate teams
- Attending networking events and proactively identifying business development opportunities
- Raising the profile of the firm within the marketplace
- Delivering individual targets and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
- Building strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
- Developing technical and non-technical skills, including preparing e-briefings and delivering seminars and workshops
Requirements of the Construction Solicitor:
- Relevant professional qualification or relevant industry experience
- Strong legal skills, familiar with standard form contracts - JCT, NEC, FIDIC
- A sound understanding of all stakeholders in construction and engineering projects
- Experience in different forms of dispute resolution, including TCC court proceedings, arbitration, adjudication, expert determination and mediation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels
- Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office
- A strong, commercially focused team player who uses initiative and deals confidently with clients and stakeholders
The Benefits for the Construction Solicitor role:
- Competitive Salary
- Enhanced annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, a day off for your birthday and additional leave at Christmas
- Private healthcare and free healthcare cashback plans for you and your family
- Enhanced pension with 5% matched employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance at 4x annual salary, plus the ability to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
- And more
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Construction Solicitor in City of London employer: Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment in Chelmsford. With a strong emphasis on professional development and access to cutting-edge legal technology, employees can expect meaningful career growth while managing a diverse caseload. The collaborative culture, combined with opportunities for advancement, makes this a rewarding place to build your legal career.
Contact Details:
Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
