At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse construction cases and provide expert legal advice to clients.
- Company: Join a top 50 UK law firm with a modern, ambitious culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a leading team handling high-profile construction projects.
- Qualifications: 2-10 years PQE in construction law with strong client communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A highly regarded UK Top 50 law firm is seeking a Construction Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Birmingham City Centre office as part of a strategic expansion within its nationally leading Construction practice. With continued investment and a strong pipeline of high-quality, high-profile work, this is a standout opportunity to join a modern, ambitious national firm offering excellent progression, leading salaries, tier-one quality clients, and a collaborative working environment.
You’ll play a key role in a well-established team within one of the largest Construction departments in the UK, handling a broad mix of matters while benefiting from strong support, exposure to complex work, and clear routes for career development.
The Role:
- Managing a varied caseload of Construction matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work
- Advising clients across a range of construction disputes, contracts, and project-related matters
- Handling matters from instruction through to resolution, including adjudication, litigation, and ADR
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and legal documentation
- Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to a diverse client base across public and private sectors
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Attending client meetings, negotiations, and hearings, with advocacy opportunities where appropriate
- Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the Birmingham team
The Candidate:
- A Construction Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor operating from 2 – 10 years’ PQE
- Open to candidates from contentious, non-contentious, or mixed Construction backgrounds
- Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or City firm
- Strong technical expertise across Construction law
- Exposure to high-quality work, ideally including well-known or large-scale projects
- Commercially aware, with strong client-handling and communication skills
- Ambitious and motivated, with an interest in business development and contributing to team growth
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary, with a strong bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, and more
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear and structured career progression pathway
- Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm culture
- High-quality work acting for well-known brand-name clients across the public and private sectors
- Excellent scope for career progression within one of the UK’s largest Construction teams
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Construction Associate Solicitor in Birmingham employer: William James Recruitment
Join a highly regarded UK Top 50 law firm in Birmingham City Centre, where you will thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career progression, this is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile construction matters while being supported by one of the largest Construction teams in the UK. Embrace the chance to develop your skills and build strong client relationships in a firm that values ambition and innovation.
