Reference Number:
AW/154082
Posted:
22nd October 2025
Construction Solicitor (Contentious or Non-Contentious) - 4-8 PQE - Leading International Firm - Birmingham/Hybrid
BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a prestigious international firm looking to expand its renowned construction team in Birmingham by recruiting a talented Construction Solicitor at the 4-8 PQE level. The firm is open to both contentious and non-contentious construction lawyers, and unusually for a firm of this size, they can offer a split caseload if preferred, allowing you to handle a mix of both types of work, or the flexibility to focus entirely on either disputes or non-contentious matters. The work is complex, high-quality, and spans local, national, and international construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. The firm offers a flexible working environment, along with a highly competitive salary and bonus package.
The Role
As a Construction Solicitor in this forward-thinking team, depending on preference, your responsibilities could include:
· Advising on all standard forms of UK contracts, including NEC4, JCT, as well as international contracts such as FIDIC and bespoke EPC contracts.
· Managing and developing client relationships across a range of sectors, including energy, waste management, infrastructure, real estate regeneration, and development.
· Construction disputes to include all forms of dispute resolution; litigation arbitration (including international arbitration) adjudication and ADR.
· Engaging in business development, networking, and identifying opportunities to contribute to the team's growth.
· Unusually for a firm of this size, the firm offers the flexibility to focus solely on non-contentious construction law, solely on contentious disputes, or to handle a split caseload that combines both.
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in your application for this Construction Solicitor position, you will ideally have:
· 4-8 years' PQE in construction law, with a focus on either non-contentious or contentious construction matters, from a reputable regional, national, or international law firm or industry experience.
· Strong technical knowledge and expertise in construction law, with a proven ability to advise on complex matters.
· Experience in international projects is highly desirable.
· The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
· Experience in mentoring junior lawyers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
· A commercially focused and proactive approach to business development, with the ability to build your own network of contacts.
· A strong drive to deliver high-quality work and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
Benefits
The successful Construction Solicitor will enjoy:
· A highly competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
· Exposure to high-quality work, including major national and international projects and disputes, with excellent opportunities for career progression.
· A flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance, including the option to work remotely.
· The ability to shape your caseload according to your interests, whether in a split role or by focusing exclusively on disputes or non-contentious matters.
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Or for a confidential conversation about this Construction Solicitor position in Birmingham, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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