Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Construction Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) | Highly-Regarded Firm | Legal 500-ranked team | Suffolk office

Join a leading Legal 500-ranked firm known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to excellence. An opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Construction Solicitor to join our clients award-winning team in their Suffolk office.

This role requires delivering high-quality commercial advice to a diverse client base, including developers, main contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals.

The Construction Department offers comprehensive advice on all aspects of construction law, with a client base ranging from contractors and subcontractors to developers, funders, and private individuals. You will support projects from their inception to completion, offering a friendly and supportive environment that encourages professional growth and career development.

This successful practice has been delivering comprehensive legal services for over a century, offering expertise across a wide range of sectors nationally and internationally. Recognised consistently in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, they pride themselves on providing practical advice and fostering long-term partnerships with their clients to become their legal provider of choice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a caseload of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Support senior associates and partners with more complex cases.
• Deliver commercial and strategic legal advice to clients in the construction sector.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate excellent client relationship management skills.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in contentious construction matters is essential.
• Prior experience with adjudications and TCC work is required.
• Non-contentious construction experience is highly desirable.
• Business development skills and experience are advantageous.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Highly-competitive salary which is negotiable and depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Personal pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Support for further professional qualifications
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance program
• In-house health and wellbeing sessions
• Car parking

Apply now for immediate consideration, or call Andrew Chapman on 0203 865 2113 for more information.