Construction Solicitor
23 days ago
Northam
\n\n Construction Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Southampton \n\n Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path \n\n A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Hampshire is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join its respected and expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading practice handling high-quality construction matters while benefiting from strong progression opportunities, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package. \n\n The Role \nYou will advise a wide range of clients including developers, contractors, consultants, and public sector bodies across both contentious and/or non-contentious construction work depending on your experience. Responsibilities include: \n\n\n\t • Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, appointments, warranties, and associated documentation\n\t, • Advising on JCT, NEC and other industry-standard forms\n\t, • Managing construction disputes including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation\n\t, • Providing strategic advice on risk management, contract performance, and project issues\n\t, • Supporting senior colleagues on larger construction projects\n\t, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n\t, • Hybrid working and strong work-life balance\n\t, • Clear career progression pathways within a Legal 500-ranked department\n\t, • Excellent training, support, and professional development\n\t, • Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on complex, high-value projects\n\t, • Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE or above considered) with experience in construction law\n\t, • Experience in non-contentious, contentious, or mixed construction matters\n\t, • Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills\n\t, • Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships\n\t