Join Elevate Legal Talent as a Junior Construction Lawyer for Interim support
Work on high-value projects for major utilities, leading contractors, and top-tier clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to broaden their experience across contentious and non-contentious construction matters, working with contracts such as JCT, NEC, and FIDIC, while learning from experienced Partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Flexible, proactive, and able to work on short-term assignments
* Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
* Support clients throughout project lifecycles
* Assist with disputes and claims where needed
* Contribute to client relationship management
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)
* Minimum 2 years’ PQE (ideally 5+ years)
* Demonstrable experience in construction law (contentious and non-contentious)
* Strong technical drafting and advisory skills
* Comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders and Partners
Desirable:
* Experience within a recognised construction practice
* Interest in helping shape and grow a developing team
* Able to operate with a degree of autonomy
About Elevate Legal Talent
Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Our Legal Talent division connects exceptional legal professionals with evolving client needs through a curated global talent community and advanced technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse culture drives innovation and excellent business outcomes. Join us and bring your authentic self to work while helping reshape the legal industry.