New Job Opening: Construction Solicitor in Dublin 2

Job Description

Construction Solicitor

Hunter Savage is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded Dublin law firm to recruit an experienced Construction Solicitor to join its established and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor to:

• Work across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters


• Advise clients involved in significant construction and development projects


• Take ownership of complex files and key client relationships


• Play an important role in the continued growth of the practice


• Progress towards a senior leadership or partnership position over time

Top Three Things to Know

• High-quality work: Advise on complex construction projects, contracts and disputes


• Long-term progression: Develop your profile, client base and leadership responsibilities


• Supportive environment: Join a collaborative Dublin firm offering autonomy and hybrid working

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, insurers, financial institutions and public bodies


• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related project documentation


• Prepare professional appointments, collateral warranties, guarantees and bonds


• Advise on payment disputes, delays, disruption, defects and contractual risk


• Handle contentious matters involving adjudication, mediation, arbitration and court proceedings


• Manage complex matters independently from instruction through to resolution


• Lead client meetings and provide practical, commercially focused advice


• Supervise and support junior solicitors and trainees


• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the construction practice

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience


• Strong experience in contentious construction, non-contentious construction or both


• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client-management skills


• The ability to manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy


• A commercial and practical approach to legal advice


• An interest in taking on greater responsibility and developing a long-term career with the firm

The Reward

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Hybrid working


• High-quality construction work


• Strong client exposure and autonomy


• Genuine long-term progression opportunities


• Scope to progress towards partnership for the right individual

For further information and a confidential discussion, contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage.