Jobs, fresher vacancy - Construction Solicitor (Non-Contentious) • South East England

Company: ENL

South East England

Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor, Oxfordshire (Hybrid). A rare opportunity for a senior Construction Solicitor to join a top-ranked national team with high-profile work and excellent prospects. For more information or to apply, contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586.Job Title: Senior/Principal Associate – Non-Contentious ConstructionPQE: 5+ yearsLocation: OxfordshireSalary: £75-95K + DOEThe Role:This is an exceptional opportunity for a Construction Solicitor to join a market-leading and nationally ranked team within a top 50 UK law firm. Working on complex and high-value transactions across the private and public sectors, you will be advising clients including central government bodies, life sciences developers, major investors, and renowned educational institutions.You’ll handle a broad mix of work including:Drafting and negotiating construction documents (JCT, NEC, bespoke forms)Advising on consultant appointments, collateral warranties, parent company guarantees, and bondsReviewing construction obligations in property and funding documentsSupporting due diligence in corporate and real estate transactionsAssisting clients on modern construction methods and ESG-related developmentsLeading on post-completion matters and legal researchContributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership initiativesYou’ll enjoy working as part of a collegiate national team with strong support, resources, and a clear career pathway.The Candidate:You will be an experienced Construction Lawyer (5+ PQE), ideally with a background in non-contentious work at a recognised regional, national or City firm. You’ll bring:Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical skillsA proactive, client-focused mindsetStrong communication and interpersonal abilityCommercial awareness and attention to detailAn interest in the future of the construction industry including innovation and ESGThe Firm:A progressive and award-winning national law firm with a strong reputation across both public and private sectors. This is a firm known for investing in its people, promoting from within, and offering a supportive and agile working environment. Their Oxfordshire office offers hybrid working, fantastic benefits, and a modern approach to legal services.To Apply:Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.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 characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.