Construction Solicitor

Construction Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor – Birmingham City Centre – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

A highly regarded UK Top 50 law firm is seeking a Construction Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Birmingham City Centre office as part of a strategic expansion within its nationally leading Construction practice. With continued investment and a strong pipeline of high-quality, high-profile work, this is a standout opportunity to join a modern, ambitious national firm offering excellent progression, leading salaries, tier-one quality clients, and a collaborative working environment. You’ll play a key role in a well-established team within one of the largest Construction departments in the UK, handling a broad mix of matters while benefiting from strong support, exposure to complex work, and clear routes for career development.

The Role:

• Managing a varied caseload of Construction matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work
• Advising clients across a range of construction disputes, contracts, and project-related matters
• Handling matters from instruction through to resolution, including adjudication, litigation, and ADR
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and legal documentation
• Providing commercially focused, pragmatic advice to a diverse client base across public and private sectors
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Attending client meetings, negotiations, and hearings, with advocacy opportunities where appropriate
• Supporting business development and contributing to the growth of the Birmingham team

The Candidate:

• A Construction Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate Solicitor operating from 2 – 10 years’ PQE
• Open to candidates from contentious, non-contentious, or mixed Construction backgrounds
• Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or City firm
• Strong technical expertise across Construction law
• Exposure to high-quality work, ideally including well-known or large-scale projects
• Commercially aware, with strong client-handling and communication skills
• Ambitious and motivated, with an interest in business development and contributing to team growth

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary, with a strong bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, and more
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear and structured career progression pathway
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking firm culture
• High-quality work acting for well-known brand-name clients across the public and private sectors
• Excellent scope for career progression within one of the UK’s largest Construction teams

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07506 994 088

Email: [email protected]

More About William James Recruitment:

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.