Solicitor – Construction – Cardiff – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

In this Construction Solicitor role you will support a leading UK law firm’s construction team in Cardiff, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will advise a broad client base on contract drafting, procurement strategy, and project delivery while supporting disputes through adjudications, arbitrations, and litigation. The role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to contribute to business development and training. You will work in a forward-thinking, inclusive environment with hybrid flexibility and clear career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• balanced exposure to contentious and non-contentious work
• high-value, complex projects
• collaborative team environment
• career progression and professional development support
• equal opportunities employer and flexible recruitment adjustments

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke)
• Advise on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance
• Support project delivery and contract administration
• Manage disputes related to defects, delays, payments, and professional negligence
• Represent in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and TCC litigation
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Corporate, Banking, and Commercial teams
• Prepare legal submissions and assist partners in complex disputes
• Contribute to business development and internal training initiatives

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in UK construction law
• Strong non-contentious construction experience
• Interest or experience in contentious construction matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship-building abilities
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues and team development

• interpersonal skills
• client relationship-building
• mentoring
• contract drafting (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• negotiation
• regulatory compliance

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