Construction Projects Lawyer

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB007648/CG-JH

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location:

Cobham, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Construction Projects Lawyer (2–4 PQE)

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Position: Associate / Senior Associate
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

A leading international law firm is seeking a Construction Projects Lawyer (2–4 years PQE) to join its highly regarded Projects & Construction team based in Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure and development projects alongside industry-leading professionals, advising a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor with 2–4 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
Strong experience in Transactional Construction Law
Experience advising on infrastructure, commercial development, energy, utilities, or real estate projects
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Commercially minded with strong client relationship abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment

Key Responsibilities:

Advise clients on transactional construction matters relating to major infrastructure and development projects
Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and project documentation
Provide legal support on commercial, residential, mixed-use, energy, rail, and utilities projects
Work closely with developers, contractors, investors, public sector bodies, and institutional clients
Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams to provide practical and commercially focused advice
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Contribute to business development initiatives and client engagement

The Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about construction and infrastructure law
Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail
Able to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Proactive, client-focused, and commercially aware
Committed to delivering exceptional legal services

POSITION INFO:
Consultant: Chante Gates - Dante Personnel Johannesburg Apply via our website If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

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