Construction Associate Solicitor

Location: London & various regional locations

Salary: DOE

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid

We are working with a well-established law firm looking to recruit a Construction Associate Solicitor to join its Construction & Engineering team. The role offers a varied caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters, with opportunities to manage your own work, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice.

The firm is open to solicitors across a range of experience levels who combine strong technical ability with a commercial approach. An existing client following or professional network would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Manage disputes involving adjudication, arbitration, mediation and court proceedings.
• Support colleagues across the Commercial Property and Corporate teams.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
• Manage your workload effectively and support junior colleagues where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with experience in construction and engineering law.
• Knowledge of standard construction contracts, ideally including JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
• Experience with construction disputes and alternative dispute resolution.
• Strong communication skills and a commercially focused approach.
• An interest in business development and building lasting client relationships.

Benefits:

The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities to take ownership of your work and progress your career.

Benefits include enhanced annual leave, an additional birthday day off, private healthcare, a healthcare cashback plan, enhanced pension contributions, the option to purchase additional annual leave and life assurance.

This is an opportunity for a construction solicitor looking to develop their expertise, take on greater responsibility and play a part in the continued growth of an established practice.

Please apply via the advert or contact Dan Eckersley at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.