Construction (non-contentious ) Associate Solicitor

Construction (non-contentious) Associate | 0-4 PQE | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid A leading UK law firm is seeking a Construction Associate to join its growing and highly regarded team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior construction lawyer to join a supportive and collaborative team, working on high-quality matters for a diverse client base. The role will have a primarily non-contentious focus, offering excellent opportunities to develop your technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility and build your career within a growing construction practice. The Role You will provide effective, commercially focused legal advice to a variety of clients, with an emphasis on delivering practical and cost-effective solutions. Responsibilities will include: · Advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction and engineering matters · Supporting clients with complex construction law issues, regulations and procedures · Drafting and reviewing construction and engineering documentation · Providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to clients · Supporting other areas of the wider practice where relevant, including providing technical input to the professional indemnity team · Working collaboratively across different disciplines to develop solutions to complex legal and commercial issues · Contributing to business development initiatives, including seminars, workshops, lectures, articles, bulletins and blogs · Managing your workload effectively while working to tight deadlines · Taking on increasing responsibility in line with your personal development plan The Candidate You will be a construction lawyer with between 0 and 4 years' PQE, with experience in non-contentious construction work and a genuine interest in developing your career within a growing practice. Key attributes include: · Experience of non-contentious construction work · Strong technical, drafting and advisory skills · A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving · The ability to assimilate complex information quickly and provide clear, straightforward advice · Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · A proactive and enquiring mindset, with enthusiasm for taking on new challenges · The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm · An interest in business development, networking and building long-term client relationships The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing construction team offering: · High-quality and varied construction work · A supportive and collaborative working environment · Genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise and take on greater responsibility · Exposure to a broad range of clients and sectors · Opportunities to contribute to business development and profile-raising initiatives · A clear focus on professional development and career progression · Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working If you are a construction lawyer with 0-4 PQE looking for the opportunity to develop your practice within a growing and supportive team, this role offers an excellent platform for career progression. Apply now or for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.