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Projects & Construction Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Projects & Construction Solicitor with 0-2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • The role involves working with a diverse range of clients in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and real estate, providing exposure to high-quality national and international construction matters.
  • Candidates with a background in commercial contracts are encouraged to apply, alongside those with relevant construction experience.
  • The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with first-class training and career development opportunities.
  • Successful applicants will demonstrate strong technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and a collaborative mindset in a dynamic work environment.
Projects & Construction Solicitor (NQ -2 PQE) – Birmingham An international law firm is seeking a talented Projects & Construction Solicitor with 0 – 2 years’ PQE to join its expanding Projects & Construction Team in Birmingham.The Team With a nationally renowned reputation, the firm's Projects & Construction Team acts for a diverse range of clients, including employers, funders, project companies, contractors, consultants, and insurers. The team represents over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, as well as leading global contractors and an array of high-profile private and public sector clients. Their work spans across infrastructure and energy (nuclear, renewables, conventional, and oil and gas), property, waste, education, transport, and healthcare sectors.The Role This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with experience in infrastructure, energy, or real estate-related transactional (non-contentious) construction work. However, applications are also encouraged from those with a strong background in commercial contracts who are eager to pivot into this area of law. The role offers exposure to both construction and projects work, making flexibility and adaptability key.Key Responsibilities:
  • Developing strong relationships with existing clients and contributing to business development efforts.
  • Working collaboratively within an international team.
  • Gaining exposure to high-quality national and international construction matters.
The Ideal Candidate: The successful applicant will:
  • Have experience gained in a large commercial firm, ideally within a Tier 1–3 ranked practice.
  • Be a strong team player, capable of building effective working relationships in a dynamic environment.
  • Possess excellent technical skills and sound commercial judgement.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills suited to a client-facing role.
What’s on Offer?
  • A market-leading, globally connected, and growing team committed to excellence.
  • First-class training and career development, designed to develop sector expertise and ensure best-in-class service delivery.
  • Early responsibility and direct exposure to client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected team with an impressive client base, working on complex, high-value projects both nationally and internationally.To find out more about this exciting opportunity, simply apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV to or give me a call on for a fully confidential chat.

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