Construction Solicitor

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE - 5+PQE THE FIRM - Award winning full service Commercial firm in Newcastle - National client base, with excellent reputation for delivery high quality partner-led advice - Busy and expanding Construction and Engineering team THE ROLE - You will be an experienced Construction Solicitor, handling your own caseload of contentious and non-contentious construction matters - You will have the chance to enjoy working on behalf of a range of clients including employers, contractors, sub-contractors and lenders, across a range of sectors - Your caseload will involve drafting, negotiating and advising upon building contracts, professional appointments, sub-contracts and associated bonds and warranties - You will also provide support to the wider Real Estate team on development and construction matters - As well as assisting in acting for clients in contentious matters where necessary including adjudication, arbitration and litigation THE REQUIREMENTS - The successful candidate will be an experienced Construction Solicitor, ideally between 5-10 PQE, although candidates with more or less experience will be considered on their merits - You will have broad construction experience, and ideally a background in handling mixed contentious and non-contentious work - You will be working alongside the Partner, but you will be running your own caseload, so an ambitious drive towards developing further work through business development is key THE BENEFITS - Competitive salary, and benefits package including bonus scheme - Hybrid working - Full and part time applications are encouraged - Genuine opportunities for career progression For more information on this Construction Solicitor role in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal.