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Contentious Construction Solicitor

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Howes Percival

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United Kingdom , Leicester

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Contentious Construction Solicitor to join our team based in our Leicester office. We will consider candidates from a dispute background willing to retrain in construction law. This is a friendly team with highly experienced practitioners with the ability to provide you with the necessary support to develop your career.

Job Responsibility:

  • Working with a broad range of clients on construction disputes
  • Acting on a range of matters including development agreements, building agreements, tender documentation and development finance

Requirements:

  • Ability to deal with straightforward transactions, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems
  • Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
  • Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
  • Uses experience to check the information provided
  • Goes the extra mile and produces good quality work
  • Approachable and able to develop and build relationships with clients and colleagues
What we offer:
  • Perks at Work discounts
  • profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday entitlement
  • one paid ‘charity day’ per year
  • comprehensive private medical cover
  • well being calendar with a wide range of regular events

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Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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