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Construction Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 hours
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established professional services group is seeking a Construction Solicitor with 3 years' PQE or more to join their nationally recognized team.
  • The role involves working on high-value, complex construction disputes and projects, advising clients in both private and public sectors.
  • Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction law, experience in adjudication, litigation, or arbitration, and familiarity with JCT, NEC, or FIDIC contracts.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £55,000 to £75,000, depending on experience, along with additional benefits including annual bonuses and private health cover.
  • This opportunity offers a collaborative working environment with a focus on career progression and a strong culture of inclusion.

A well-established and multi-disciplinary professional services group is seeking a Construction Solicitor (3 years' PQE+) to join their nationally recognised team. With a strong reputation across contentious, non-contentious, Surety, and Building Safety Act matters, the team continues to experience exceptional growth and demand across all areas of its practice.

The Construction Solicitor role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to work on high-value, complex, and technical construction disputes and projects. The successful Construction Solicitor will advise clients across the private and public sectors including developers, insurers, contractors, housebuilders and construction companies. Work will include TCC litigation, adjudications, contract negotiations, procurement advice and surety matters such as performance and retention bonds.

The team prides itself on cradle-to-grave involvement and works side-by-side with built environment professionals - giving the Construction Solicitor the chance to gain valuable commercial insight beyond legal advice alone.

The Construction Solicitor

The ideal Construction Solicitor will be 3+ years PQE, with experience across a broad spectrum of construction law, ideally including both contentious and non-contentious matters. Exposure to adjudication, litigation or arbitration processes will be beneficial. A working understanding of JCT, NEC or FIDIC contracts is essential.

Relevant qualifications include:

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction)

  • Previous experience in a recognised construction law team

  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent drafting skills

In Return?

The successful Construction Solicitor will enjoy a rewarding and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on career progression. Employees are supported from day one through a comprehensive learning and development programme.

The salary for this Construction Solicitor role is in the range of £55,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.

Additional benefits include:

  • Annual bonuses of up to 20%

  • Share save and incentive schemes

  • Private health cover

  • Electric and hybrid car scheme

  • 25+ days annual leave plus flexible holiday options

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

  • A strong culture of inclusion and social impact engagement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to be part of a forward-thinking team, delivering exceptional service while shaping the built environment sector.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.