Construction Solicitor

Location
England, West Midlands, Birmingham
Salary
£34000 - £45000 per annum
Posted
29 Nov 2016
Closes
27 Dec 2016
Ref
13747608/001
Contact
Nisha Jassi
Job Title
Lawyer
Practice Area
Construction
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

My client is a regional heavyweight and have a good reputation in the local market. This is a fantastic opportunity for a construction solicitor to join an excellent team and maintain exposure to excellent quality work.

Client Details

My client is a legal 500 law firm with a good reputation in the local market.

Description

The successful construction solicitor will have the opportunity to work in a construction team acting for both regional and national clients.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a large construction team and gain exposure to a wide range of work.

This is a mixed role - contentious and non-contentious - so will provide you with a lot of variety.

Dependant on experience you can operate with relative autonomy.

Profile

The successful Construction solicitor will have:

  • At least 2 yrs. PQE or equivalent in construction law/
  • Experience in transactional construction law and the drafting of JCT/NEC contracts would also be beneficial although it is not essential.
  • The ability to work autonomously and the ability to provide a pragmatic and commercial approach to problem solving
  • Recent or current experience of working in a recognised private practice or corporate in-house legal team environment
  • A good academic record

Job Offer

Competitive plus benefits