Newly Qualified Construction Solicitor

Junior Construction Solicitor, Cardiff, NQ – 3 PQE – An excellent opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Construction Solicitor to manage a high value caseload in a market leading Legal 500 firm. 2020 changed the world, now let 2021 change your world and career for the better. Call us now on 0121 454 1004 to find out more quoting reference 6135

JOB TITLE: Junior Construction Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: NQ – 3PQE
LOCATION: Cardiff
SALARY: Excellent

THE ROLE:
The successful Junior Construction Solicitor will become a vital part of a dynamic and flourishing Construction & Infrastructure team, handling a varied and complex caseload across a range of sectors. You will be responsible for handling the full lifecycle of non-contentious construction matters, from pre contract risk reviews to the provision of post contract support to PFI’s and PPP’s. You will gain excellent exposure to a diverse client base, ranging from contractors and developers to public sector bodies; conducting complex and exciting work across large scale commercial developments, engineering, infrastructure and energy matters. You will be confident liaising with partners and high value clients, conducting cross-departmental work across various legal disciplines. The role requires a solid knowledge of drafting and negotiating NEC, JCT and IChemE contracts and experience with relevant security requirements, funders and professional appointments.

THE CANDIDATE:
As an ambitious and intellectually flexible Construction solicitor, you will be motivated to take your career to the next level with a market leading Legal 500 firm. You will be experienced in a broad range of construction matters, with a track record of thriving in challenging and dynamic environments. Displaying a keen interest in construction matters and global legal trends, you will be passionate about providing an excellent client service through the strengthening of new and existing client relationships. You will further be keen to develop your knowledge and credibility within the sector through excellent training opportunities and close contact with partners. Committed to promoting the firm’s image in and out of the work place, a passion for business development is a necessity for this role.

THE FIRM:
As a market leading legal 500 firm, our client is renowned for providing technically sound, pragmatic and commercially minded solutions to complex and time sensitive matters. Our client is a highly regarded, multifaceted and dynamic firm with a wealth of experience advising across a comprehensive ranges of legal services. Currently experiencing a period of exponential growth, this firm are looking to recruit truly self-motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to excel within their firm. Fully committed to aiding your professional development, our client provides an enviable training programme and excellent pathways for career progression.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Excellent salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, life assurance, holiday purchase scheme, free employee legal services, 25 days holiday plus performance related bonus scheme.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny Trotman 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.

eNL is handling a number of Construction Solicitor vacancies throughout The Midlands and The South West.. If you are a Construction Solicitor looking for a move, please call now.

eNL has a number of permanent, locum and consultant vacancies for private practice law firms, the public sector and FTSE in-house organisations, throughout England & Wales. If you are legally qualified or in a legal business support role and considering a career move, do get in touch, or go to https://www.enllegal.co.uk/enl/register-with-us to register your interest.

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