Construction Solicitor - Non Contentious

Construction Solicitor (non-contentious)

Salary: DOE, up to £100,000

Hours: Full time

Location: Cardiff

Job Reference: CWS
464

You will join a national law firm ranked in the L500. The Construction team is also L500 ranked, dynamic, well-established, and expanding. Based in a modern office, the firm has won awards for being one of the best places to work. As a Construction Solicitor, you will advise a broad and high-profile client base on complex, high-value matters.

• Advising on a diverse portfolio of non-contentious construction matters, providing strategic legal support across the full lifecycle of major development and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of project documentation, including building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, collateral agreements, and bespoke contractual arrangements.
• Providing legal insight into procurement strategies, planning frameworks, insurance matters, and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients are well-positioned to manage risk and deliver successful projects.
• Offering commercially focused advice on due diligence, professional liability, project structuring, health and safety obligations, and contract delivery mechanisms.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders on high-profile, often multi-party infrastructure schemes.
• Contributing to dispute avoidance strategies and supporting wider infrastructure transactions, such as those involving development finance or joint venture arrangements.
• Staying abreast of legal and industry developments, actively contributing to the team's knowledge base and supporting business development initiatives.
• Taking on leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, lead work streams, and shape the growth of the team.

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) within non contentious construction.
• At least 4 years solid experience managing non contentious construction matters, although candidates with both contentious and non contentious will also be considered.
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts (JCT, NEC).
• Knowledge of major development and infrastructure projects, procurement, planning, insurance, and compliance.
• Able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders on complex projects.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring junior staff, is desirable.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off + extra days.
• Auto Enrolment Pension.
• Death in service x2 annual salary.
• Hybrid working.
• Shop discounts.
• Discounted legal services.
• Clear progression plans.
• Many more.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @