Construction Solicitor - Non contentious in City

Job Title: Construction Solicitor (non-contentious)Salary: DOE, open to negotiation based on experience and PQE. Up to 100,000Hours: full timeLocation: CardiffJob Reference: CWS464

OVERVIEWYou will join a national law firm ranked in the L500. The Construction team is also L500 ranked, dynamic, well-established, and expanding. Based in a modern office, the firm has won awards for being one of the best places to work. As a Construction Solicitor, you will advise a broad and high-profile client base on complex, high-value matters. Depending on your PQE level, your responsibilities will include:Advising on a diverse portfolio of non-contentious construction matters, providing strategic legal support across the full lifecycle of major development and infrastructure projects.Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of project documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, collateral agreements, and bespoke contractual arrangements.Providing legal insight into procurement strategies, planning frameworks, insurance matters, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients are well-positioned to manage risk and deliver successful projects.Offering commercially focused advice on due diligence, professional liability, project structuring, health and safety obligations, and contract delivery mechanisms.Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders on high-profile, often multi-party infrastructure schemes.Contributing to dispute avoidance strategies and supporting wider infrastructure transactions, such as those involving development finance or joint venture arrangements.Staying abreast of legal and industry developments, actively contributing to the team''s knowledge base and supporting business development initiatives.Taking on leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, lead workstreams, and shape the growth of the team.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREDQualified Solicitor or equivalent (England and Wales) within non contentious constructionAt least 4 years solid experience managing non contentious construction matters, although candidates with both contentious and non contentious will also be considered.Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts (JCT, NEC).Knowledge of major development and infrastructure projects, procurement, planning, insurance, and compliance.Able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders on complex projects.Leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff, is desirable.

IN RETURN:25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off + extra daysAuto Enrolment PensionDeath in service x2 annual salaryHybrid workingShop discountsDiscounted legal services.Clear progression plansMany more

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