Full time

Construction Solicitor (Partner)

eNL

Birmingham, B2 5SN

Highly Competitive

Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 18 October 2026

Ref: 60937730

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About the Role

This Birmingham position calls for a Construction Solicitor (Partner) to lead non-contentious work within an international law firm's expanding practice. The full-time role suits an established Partner possessing a strong regional reputation, an existing client following and proven business development ability. Responsibilities include advising on complex, high-value construction matters, drafting and negotiating building contracts, and collaborating with colleagues across related disciplines. A highly competitive salary applies, supplemented by benefits and bonus. Candidates must demonstrate technical excellence in construction law, commercial awareness and the capacity to cultivate lasting client relationships while driving the practice's continued growth throughout Birmingham and surrounding markets.

NON-CONTENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION PARTNER – BIRMINGHAM
International Law Firm | £Highly Competitive + Benefits + Bonus
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Non-Contentious Construction Partner to join the Birmingham office of a leading international law firm.
The successful candidate will join a highly regarded construction practice and play a key role in the continued development of the firm's offering across Birmingham and the wider regional market.
This is a strategic hire for the firm and would suit an established Partner with a strong reputation in the market, an existing client following and the ability to develop further business.
You will advise a broad range of clients on complex and high-value non-contentious construction matters, whilst working closely with colleagues across the firm's national and international network.
A following is essential, together with a strong understanding of the Birmingham and wider regional market and demonstrable experience of developing client relationships and winning new work.
THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will:
Be an established Non-Contentious Construction Partner with a strong market profile.
Have extensive experience advising on construction and engineering projects, development and associated agreements.
Have an established client following and a proven track record of generating work.
Have an in-depth understanding of the Birmingham and wider Midlands market.
Have strong relationships with developers, contractors, funders, investors and other key stakeholders.
Demonstrate excellent business development and networking skills.
Be commercially astute and confident in developing both existing and new client relationships.
Have the ambition to play a significant role in the continued growth of the construction practice.
Be comfortable working within an international firm and able to leverage a wider national and international platform for clients.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an excellent opportunity for a Non-Contentious Construction Partner looking to join an international firm with the platform, resources and client base to support further growth.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own practice, strengthen the firm's presence across Birmingham and the wider Midlands and work alongside leading lawyers across the firm's national and international network.
There is genuine scope to build on an existing practice and make a significant contribution to the firm's regional growth strategy.
An established following and strong knowledge of the Birmingham and regional market are essential.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal. 0121 454 1004