Full time

Construction Solicitor (Legal Director)

eNL

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£85000 - £115000 per annum

Posted: 22 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Closing date: 21 November 2026

Ref: 61196679

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About the Role

A Construction Solicitor (Legal Director) position has arisen in Birmingham, offering a full-time contract with a salary of £85,000 to £115,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will advise developers, contractors, employers and consultants on contentious construction matters, managing complex disputes and strengthening key client relationships. Applicants should have at least six years' post-qualification experience, strong commercial awareness and a proven record in construction litigation. The postholder will also help identify chances to expand the practice's regional presence, contributing to its continued growth. This senior opening suits a disputes lawyer ready to take a leading role within an established team.

Construction Solicitor (Legal Director), 6+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £85,000+ (DOE) - We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Construction Legal Director to join a team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction disputes lawyer to take a leading role in complex contentious matters, strengthen key client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the construction practice. JOB REF:5801.
THE ROLE:
• You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of contentious construction matters, working with developers, contractors, employers, consultants and other industry stakeholders.
• You will play a key role in managing complex disputes, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to expand the firm's presence in the construction sector.
• Advising on complex construction and engineering disputes.
• Handling adjudications, arbitrations, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Advising on claims relating to defects, delays, extensions of time, loss and expense, and payment disputes.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key industry contacts.
• Supporting business development initiatives and generating new work.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 6 Years PQE in contentious matters.
• A strong track record of handling complex construction disputes and advising on effective dispute resolution strategies.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Proven client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development.
• The confidence to take ownership of matters, support colleagues and contribute to the wider success of the practice.
ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Take the next step in your career with the autonomy to shape your future.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate