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Contentious Construction Solicitor - In-House - Part-time

South Yorkshire Permanent £90,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
Are you a seasoned Construction or Property Litigation Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE looking for a senior-level in-house role with part-time flexibility? This is your opportunity to join a national housebuilder, leading on high-value construction disputes and shaping legal strategy within a growing in-house team.
  • Lead High-Value Construction Disputes With a Leading Company
  • Part-Time Flexibility (3 Days/Week)

About Our Client

A market-leading, award-winning housebuilder, our client is renowned for delivering quality, sustainable housing. With a strong pipeline of developments, they provide a collaborative, commercially focused environment, where legal professionals play a key role in driving business success.

Job Description

The Contentious Construction Solicitor will be:

  • Leading on high-value construction and property litigation matters, including adjudications, contract disputes, and defects.
  • Providing strategic legal advice to the business on contentious construction issues, mitigating risk, and managing external counsel.
  • Overseeing pre-litigation disputes and working on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategies.
  • Engaging with stakeholders across the business, including commercial teams, project managers, and external legal partners.
  • Keeping up to date with construction law developments, ensuring best practices in dispute resolution.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Contentious Construction Solicitor should be:

  • A qualified Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE in construction litigation or property litigation.
  • Experienced in handling high-value disputes, adjudications, and construction claims.
  • Commercially astute, with the ability to advise and influence key business stakeholders.
  • Able to work independently, leading cases and managing external legal support.
  • Looking for a part-time role (3 days per week) while still working on complex, high-profile matters.

What's on Offer

  • £90,000-£100,000 (Pro Rata) + strong benefits package.
  • Part-time role (3 days per week) - offering work-life balance with a high-impact position.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • A leadership role within a growing and respected in-house legal team.



If you're a senior Construction Litigation or Property Litigation Solicitor, looking for a high-profile in-house role with part-time flexibility, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6684526
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
South Yorkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-032025-6684526