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About The Role
This Construction Solicitor role in London offers a full-time, hybrid position with a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Joining a respected Projects, Development and Construction team, the successful candidate will handle high-quality non-contentious matters across significant development, infrastructure and renewable energy schemes. Responsibilities include advising developers, investors, funders, contractors and public bodies from project inception through to completion. Applicants should be NQ to 2 PQE with strong technical, drafting and client-facing skills. This position suits a solicitor seeking substantial projects work within a specialist practice. Hybrid working arrangements apply.
Construction Solicitor, NQ–2 PQE, London, £80,000–£90,000 (DOE)
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Role: Join a highly regarded Projects, Development & Construction team offering high-quality non-contentious work across major development, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
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To Apply: Please contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV – JOB REF: 215305336
The Role
- Working within a highly regarded specialist construction practice, you will advise an impressive and diverse client base, including developers, property owners and investors, funders, contractors, public institutions, and leading construction consultants.
- This is an opportunity to work at the heart of major projects, taking on a varied and stimulating caseload from inception through to completion.
You will be involved in:
- Drafting and negotiating a broad range of construction, development, and project documentation.
- Advising on procurement, contracting strategies, and providing commercially focused advice throughout the project lifecycle.
- Working with standard form contracts including JCT, NEC and EPC/EPCM, as well as bespoke agreements, development arrangements, due diligence, and joint ventures.
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The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors at NQ–2 PQE with experience in a construction or housing practice, ideally with a strong background in non-contentious construction law. You will have experience with standard form construction contracts and exposure to commercial and/or housing development work.
- Knowledge: JCT, NEC and EPC contracts, appointments, standard amendments, and market norms would be highly advantageous, alongside an interest in developing your experience of bespoke and complex agreements.
- Skills: Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills are essential in this role, together with commercial awareness, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
- Attributes: A genuine passion for construction law and a proactive approach to business development will be highly valued.
The Firm
- A leading UK and international law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused legal advice.
- Its highly regarded Construction team advises on a diverse portfolio of high-value and complex projects across real estate, housing and accommodation, education, healthcare, hotels, infrastructure, sustainability, and renewables.
This is an excellent opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to market-leading work.
- Develop specialist construction expertise.
- Work alongside experienced lawyers and sophisticated clients within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
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The Package
In return, you can expect:
- A highly competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
- A genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment.
- First-class training and development.
- Hands-on exposure to high-value and market-leading projects.
- Close support and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility from an early stage.
With excellent scope to:
- Deepen your sector expertise.
- Build strong client relationships.
- Play an active role in business development.
This is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career within a leading specialist Construction team.
How To Apply
- Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
Important Notes
- eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission.
- As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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