Job Description
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Construction Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Southampton
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Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path
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A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Hampshire is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join its respected and expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading practice handling high-quality construction matters while benefiting from strong progression opportunities, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.
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The Role\nYou will advise a wide range of clients including developers, contractors, consultants, and public sector bodies across both contentious and/or non-contentious construction work depending on your experience. Responsibilities include:
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* Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, appointments, warranties, and associated documentation
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* Advising on JCT, NEC and other industry-standard forms
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* Managing construction disputes including adjudication, arbitration, and litigation
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* Providing strategic advice on risk management, contract performance, and project issues
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* Supporting senior colleagues on larger construction projects
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* Contributing to business development and maintaining long-term client relationships
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What's on Offer
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* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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* Hybrid working and strong work-life balance
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* Clear career progression pathways within a Legal 500-ranked department
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* Excellent training, support, and professional development
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* Opportunity to work with high-profile clients and on complex, high-value projects
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* A collaborative, supportive team environment
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About You
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* Qualified Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE or above considered) with experience in construction law
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* Experience in non-contentious, contentious, or mixed construction matters
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* Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
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* Confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
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* Ambitious, commercially aware, and committed to professional development
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Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 60314 Construction Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Hampshire
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For more information send your CV or get in touch with Gemma at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 60314 Construction Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - Hampshire