Construction Solicitor

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor - NQ to 3PQE - National firm - Birmingham

One of the UK's leading national law practices is looking to recruit a junior construction solicitor from the newly qualified through to three years' PQE level to join its nationally-acclaimed team of construction lawyers in Birmingham. The team has a specialist focus on non-contentious building procurement matters and renewable energy construction projects. This opportunity is offered on a full time permanent basis with flexible working options and hybrid working. Highly supportive and collaborative team that deals with cutting edge work.

The Firm

The firm has a wide range of public and private sector clients throughout the UK with many clients having strong international connections. They have been awarded "Best Companies" star status on a number of occasions and have featured in the "Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For". They have a team focused approach and strive to ensure staff satisfaction and wellbeing.

The Opportunity

The successful applicant will work as part of a team acting for both public and private sector clients:

· dealing with non-contentious building procurement matters and renewable energy projects, in particular, solar, carbon capture and battery storage; and
· providing construction law advice in relation to the JCT suite of contracts, NEC and institutional forms of contract and MF/1 forms of Contracts as well as in relation to appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, development & funding agreements, agreement for leases, novation agreements and ancillary project documentation

The Candidate

Applications are sought from non-contentious construction solicitors ideally with:
· NQ - 3 years PQE (ideally at least six months' minimum experience in construction of projects whether during training contract or post qualification)
· Experience of drafting and negotiating JCT amendments, consultants' appointments and warranties
· Some experience of NEC (but this is not essential)

What's On Offer

· Highly competitive salary
· Firm-wide bonus scheme and a supportive team/firm culture with excellent training
· Comprehensive benefits package
· Flexible/agile working (Ideally in the office 2/3 days per week)

If you wish to apply for this non-contentious construction solicitor role in Birmingham apply now or contact Angharad Warren to find out more.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.