Construction Solicitor

Construction Solicitor | Birmingham | 0-4 PQE | £50,000-£72,000 + Bonus

Want contentious and non-contentious construction experience rather than being boxed into one side of the practice?

This could be a particularly interesting next step.

Yolk Legal are recruiting for a Birmingham opportunity with the backing of a Top 100 law firm, offering a 0-4 PQE Construction Solicitor the chance to develop across both advisory and disputes work.

You'll work with employers, contractors, subcontractors, construction professionals, financial institutions and other stakeholders across a genuinely varied caseload.

What you'll get involved in

Your experience will span both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including:

Construction and engineering contracts
Professional appointments
Warranties
Bonds and guarantees
Contract negotiations
Dispute avoidance
Adjudications
Court proceedings
Arbitration
Mediation and other ADR
Construction-related advisory workYou'll also gain exposure to projects across sectors including:

Commercial and industrial development | Infrastructure | Housebuilding | Healthcare | Education | Retail | Leisure | Public sector

That variety is a major part of the attraction.

What they're looking for

This role would suit a solicitor with 0-4 years' PQE who has construction experience or closely related experience.

You'll need:

Strong written and verbal communication
Good drafting ability
Excellent organisation
Commercial awareness
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Confidence working as part of a wider team
A genuine interest in developing within construction lawThe package

£50,000-£72,000 + bonus and benefits

Alongside the salary, the role offers:

Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in Birmingham
Enhanced pension with employer matching up to 6%
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday increasing to 28 days with service
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Life assurance at 4x basic salary
Health and wellbeing benefits
Flexible benefits programme
Development-focused environmentIf you're a construction lawyer who wants breadth rather than a narrow seat, this is one to discuss.

Apply to Yolk Legal or contact Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant for a confidential conversation.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities
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