NQ Construction Solicitor

Our client, a full-service national law firm, is seeking to hire a NQ Construction Solicitor to join their team based in Birmingham. This role is rewarded with a competitive NQ salary together with excellent benefits and progression opportunities.

About the role

This directories rated Construction team boasts an impressive portfolio of clients, assisting both domestic and international clients alike across a range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, residential, retail and educational.

Workflows will include acting on construction and engineering matters from inception to completion including:

• Advising developers, employers, subcontractors, housing associations and consultants on contract formation, construction and procurement strategies and development;
• Drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC3 contracts;
• Managing risk in bespoke procurement;
• Advising on asset management and maintenance contracts
• Providing corporate support to other teams including Real Estate, Corporate and Banking and acquisitions and disposals

The team have an outstanding reputation, recognised in Chambers UK 2017 and the Legal 500, therefore presenting the opportunity for the Construction Solicitor to be exposed to high quality work. It also provides the advantage of working on both contentious and non contentious matters giving the successful NQ experience in both.

About the person

The Construction Solicitor will be a NQ qualified solicitor with ideally a minimum of 6 months experience gained in a construction seat at a well-respected national firm.

The NQ Construction Solicitor's desired skills include:

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Proficient technical expertise; and
• Commercial awareness