Ward Hadaway
Solicitor (Construction)
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Qualified Solicitor (Construction) – Birmingham
Are you a qualified Solicitor working in Constitruction looking for your next challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment?
We’re seeking a Solicitor with 0–4 years post-qualifying experience to join our Construction team based in our Birmingham office. Join a highly successful team, supporting Partners and fee earners across a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advise clients on a range of construction and engineering issues, including employers, contractors, sub-contractors, construction professionals, financial institutions, and other parties.
- Provide advisory and contentious expertise, covering:
- Negotiations
- Dispute avoidance
- Adjudications
- Court and arbitration proceedings
- Mediations and other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- Support clients across commercial and industrial development, infrastructure, housebuilding, healthcare, education, retail, leisure, the public sector, and various other sectors and projects.
- Advise, draught, and negotiate construction contracts, professional appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and other project documentation.
- Negotiate and liaise with clients and professionals to secure agreed objectives.
- Attend meetings and negotiations with clients and third parties.
- Research new areas of law and case law to ensure procedural accuracy and advice quality.
- Develop existing and new client business through:
- Network building
- Marketing
- Client mentoring and entertainment
- Supervise and delegate work to Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals according to experience level.
- Participate in CPD (Continuing Professional Development) activities.
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Requirements
You’ll bring:
- Previous experience in a construction legal role, advising on a broad range of matters.
- Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal), with a clear, logical approach.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- Independence and initiative, alongside the ability to collaborate in a team.
- Fluency in IT systems and file management skills.
- A proactive mindset and high attention to detail.
About Us
We’re an independent, full-service law firm offering exceptional legal expertise across:
- Business
- The built environment
- Healthcare
- Public and third sectors
- Private individuals
Ranked among the UK’s Top 100 law firms, we employ over 500 talented individuals dedicated to fostering a supportive, thriving environment. Our philosophy is built on:
✅ Passion and excellence – Delivering outstanding results. ✅ Wellbeing – Nurturing a healthy and balanced workplace. ✅ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) – Active commitment through dedicated support initiatives.
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What We Offer
We’re committed to support, development, and inclusion, earning recognition through:
- Gold Investors in People award
- Hive HR Employee Voice certification
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Core Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme with employer matched contributions (up to 6%).
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with long-term service) + bank holidays (plus 5 optional extra days).
- Life assurance at 4× basic salary, with the option for additional cover.
- A holistic wellness programme tailored to your needs.
Flexible Work & Hybrid Option
- Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days in-office (Birmingham location).
FlexiBenefits
A customisable package allowing you to select additional benefits such as:
- Enhanced wellness coverage
- Healthcare solutions
- Lifestyle perks
Next Steps
For more details or to discuss the role, email [people@wardhadaway.com].
For reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, kindly request contact via the same address.
Note for Agencies: We are not currently mandating agents for this role. Speculative CVs will not be considered.
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