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Contentious Construction Solicitor - In-House - Part-time

Michael Page Legal
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is for a seasoned Construction or Property Litigation Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE seeking a senior in-house role with part-time flexibility.
  • The role involves leading high-value construction disputes, providing strategic legal advice, and managing external counsel within a national housebuilder.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £90,000 to £100,000 (Pro Rata) along with a strong benefits package.
  • The role is part-time, requiring 3 days per week, and offers a hybrid working model to ensure work-life balance.
  • Candidates should possess experience in handling high-value disputes and be commercially astute to influence key business stakeholders.

Are you a seasoned Construction or Property Litigation Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE looking for a senior-level in-house role with part-time flexibility? This is your opportunity to join a national housebuilder, leading on high-value construction disputes and shaping legal strategy within a growing in-house team.

Client Details

A market-leading, award-winning housebuilder, our client is renowned for delivering quality, sustainable housing. With a strong pipeline of developments, they provide a collaborative, commercially focused environment, where legal professionals play a key role in driving business success.

Description

The Contentious Construction Solicitor will be:
  • Leading on high-value construction and property litigation matters, including adjudications, contract disputes, and defects.
  • Providing strategic legal advice to the business on contentious construction issues, mitigating risk, and managing external counsel.
  • Overseeing pre-litigation disputes and working on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategies.
  • Engaging with stakeholders across the business, including commercial teams, project managers, and external legal partners.
  • Keeping up to date with construction law developments, ensuring best practices in dispute resolution.

Profile

The Senior Contentious Construction Solicitor should be:
  • A qualified Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE in construction litigation or property litigation.
  • Experienced in handling high-value disputes, adjudications, and construction claims.
  • Commercially astute, with the ability to advise and influence key business stakeholders.
  • Able to work independently, leading cases and managing external legal support.
  • Looking for a part-time role (3 days per week) while still working on complex, high-profile matters.

Job Offer

  • £90,000-£100,000 (Pro Rata) + strong benefits package.
  • Part-time role (3 days per week) - offering work-life balance with a high-impact position.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • A leadership role within a growing and respected in-house legal team.

If you're a senior Construction Litigation or Property Litigation Solicitor, looking for a high-profile in-house role with part-time flexibility, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

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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.