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Construction Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Construction Associate Solicitor in Reading, requiring 2–5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • The firm is a leading UK law firm recognized for providing commercial legal advice to a diverse client base, including major national and international organizations.
  • The role involves handling both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including dispute resolution and contractual work.
  • Candidates should have experience with standard form contracts like JCT, NEC, and FIDIC, and possess strong communication skills.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary, excellent career progression opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Construction Associate Solicitor – Reading

  • 2–5 Years PQE 
  • Leading UK Law Firm

Join one of the UK’s top full-service law firms with offices in Thames Valley, London and across the South East. This firm is widely recognised for delivering commercially driven legal advice to clients ranging from regional businesses to major national and international organisations.

The firm is now seeking a Construction Associate Solicitor (2–5 PQE) to join its Reading office, handling a broad caseload of both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Solicitor to work on high-value, complex construction work in a supportive and well-established team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Dispute Resolution: Handle construction disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
  • Contractual Work: Draft and negotiate construction contracts, development agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties and security documents.
  • Procurement Advisory: Advise clients on procurement strategies, risk management and compliance with industry standards.
  • Standard Form Contracts: Use and advise on JCT, NEC and FIDIC standard form contracts.

Client Base Includes:

  • Major national and regional developers
  • Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Construction professionals and consultants
  • Local authorities, educational institutions and funders

Your Profile:

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–5 years’ PQE in construction law
  • Solid experience with both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Skilled in working with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
  • A confident communicator and team player
  • Background in a commercial or specialist construction practice

Why Join This Firm?

  • Competitive salary and a strong benefits package
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and complex legal work
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Supportive team culture with access to leading construction law experts
  • Hybrid working options available from the Reading office

If you're a driven Construction Associate Solicitor (2–5 PQE) ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.