Senior Construction Solicitor

Senior Construction Solicitor | 6+ PQE | London | £90,000–£120,000 DOE

Join a UK Top 50 law firm with a market‑leading Construction team handling complex, high‑value contentious construction disputes.

To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on 0207 183 8586 or email [email protected] with your CV – JOB REF: 215304669

THE ROLE

Recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers, the team advises an impressive client base across the public and private sectors, including developers, contractors, funders, local authorities, NHS Trusts, educational institutions and consultants.

The successful candidate will focus on contentious construction matters, advising on disputes arising under industry‑standard contracts including JCT and NEC, while representing clients in adjudication, litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. You will work on complex, high‑value matters alongside leading construction specialists and play an active role in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with at least 6 years PQE and significant experience in contentious construction law.

You must possess strong technical expertise advising on disputes arising from standard‑form construction contracts, together with experience of adjudication, litigation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution. Must demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, strong advocacy and negotiation skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients. Experience in respected regional, national, city or international firm will be advantageous.

THE FIRM

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a UK Top 50 law firm renowned for delivering outstanding legal services across a diverse range of sectors. Consistently recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm is celebrated for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to developing its people. Offering exposure to high‑calibre construction work, flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression, this is an ideal chance to join one of the UK’s leading construction teams.

THE PACKAGE

A market‑leading salary and benefits package is on offer, including hybrid, flexible and part‑time working options, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme, staff profit share and performance bonus, life assurance, permanent health insurance, enhanced family leave, electric car scheme, subsidised gym membership and other lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [email protected] with your CV or call for confidential discussion. eNL will not share your CV with third parties without consent. If not contacted within 7 days, your application not successful.

EEO STATEMENT

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.