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Construction Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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70000.00 - 95000.00 GBP / Year
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A leading international law firm is looking for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction & Engineering team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied and complex workload across major infrastructure, energy, and engineering projects.

Job Responsibility:

  • advising on industry-standard forms like NEC4, JCT, FIDIC
  • exposure to high-value disputes, contracts, and project advisory work

Requirements:

  • qualified construction lawyer (ideally 2+ PQE)
  • strong technical skills
  • proactive, commercial mindset
  • confident working closely with clients
  • keen to develop practice
  • enjoy being part of a collegiate and forward-thinking team
What we offer:
  • competitive salary
  • market-leading bonus structure
  • excellent flexible and hybrid working options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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