Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Drafting Legal analysis Negotiation Networking Technical skills Commercial awareness JCT and NEC contracts Client liaison

FULL DESCRIPTION

Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join its nationally recognised non-contentious construction team. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds. Hybrid working.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading commercial law firm, recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms. We specialise in construction, energy, housing, and public sector work. Our values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible, Results.

The Role

You will join a market-leading construction team led by Andrew Tobin and Jonathan Turner, working on non-contentious construction projects. You'll gain experience negotiating construction and engineering contracts using JCT and NEC forms, advising clients on projects including new hospitals, social housing, schools, and highways. Recent projects include advising the City of London on the Museum of London, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, and Peabody Trust.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years' PQE
  • Private practice or in-house experience in a team
  • Strong drafting and legal analysis skills
  • Good networking ability or interest
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach
  • Interest in specialising in the Construction sector

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday (plus optional purchase)
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance (Vitality)
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

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