Location: Guildford
Position: Construction Solicitor (Contentious and/or Non-Contentious)
Experience Level: 3+ years PQE
The Role:
A top South East law firm is seeking an experienced Construction & Engineering Lawyer to join their growing team based in Guildford. Recognised for excellence in construction law, the team offers a supportive and collaborative environment, providing significant opportunities for career progression. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to work with a highly regarded team on high-value, complex disputes and projects in sectors such as logistics, education, car manufacturing, and construction.
About the Team:
The Construction team is part of a larger Real Estate department, consisting of 7 partners and 22 lawyers, recognized as a top-tier practice in Legal 500 and Chambers rankings. Known for its strong client relationships and responsive service, the team advises on a full spectrum of construction law matters and hosts regular client seminars and industry events.
The work includes:
- Contentious Matters: Adjudication, arbitration, and litigation in the TCC. Typical disputes include issues of payment, professional negligence, delay, and defective works.
- Non-Contentious Matters**:** Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary agreements, leading transactions, and providing ongoing project advice.
Client Base and Career Development:
This role offers exposure to an impressive client base, including employers, construction professionals, main contractors, and subcontractors. The successful candidate will work on quality projects, with opportunities to develop their own practice and network. Business development is encouraged, with team members participating in case law updates, workshops, and industry marketing.
Qualifications and Experience:
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience in contentious construction matters (adjudication, arbitration, TCC litigation)
- Experience in non-contentious work (drafting and negotiating contracts, providing project advice)
- Strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and high-quality experience from a reputable City or national/regional practice
- A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector and a commitment to developing client relationships
Working Environment and Benefits:
The firm offers flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, and is open to full-time and part-time candidates. Additional benefits include:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Travel Allowance or Parking Reimbursement
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan
- Profit Share and Discretionary Bonus Schemes
The comprehensive package also includes a holiday buy/sell scheme, dental insurance, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, cashback options, and more.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a reputable construction team, working on varied and challenging cases while being supported in business development. If you're ready to advance within a top-tier team that values growth and collaboration, this could be the perfect fit.
How to Apply:
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction opportunities with ranked teams in Surrey so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer.