Construction Lawyer – NQ+ PQE | Suffolk | £50k+
Join a Leading Legal 500 Construction Team in East Anglia
If you’re a Construction Solicitor looking to build a career with a highly respected regional firm, this is a standout opportunity. The firm’s Construction team is growing and now seeking an ambitious lawyer to work across a stimulating mix of contentious and non‑contentious matters.
🔨 The Role
You’ll join a Legal 500–rated team advising funders, developers, contractors, and employers on a wide range of construction issues. Expect a genuinely varied caseload, including:
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts
• Advising on project documentation
• Handling disputes, adjudications, and contentious matters
• Working closely with commercial, property, and corporate teams
• Managing both contentious and non‑contentious work from day one
This is a role where you’ll gain exposure to high‑quality matters while developing your technical expertise in a supportive environment.
👤 The Ideal Candidate
You will be:
• A Construction Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in both contentious and non‑contentious work
• Confident managing a varied caseload and delivering clear, commercial advice
• Keen to contribute to business development and help grow the team’s client base
• A strong communicator with excellent commercial awareness
NQ solicitors are encouraged to apply, provided you’ve completed at least one construction seat.
🏛️ The Firm
A long‑established, highly regarded regional firm with a reputation for excellence across commercial and private client services. You’ll be joining a team known for its quality of work, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development.
💼 Salary & Benefits
• Circa £50k+ depending on experience
• Strong benefits package
• High‑quality work and genuine career progression
• Supportive, professional environment
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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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.