Contentious Construction Solicitor (3-6 PQE)

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Contentious Construction Solicitor to join our team based in any of our offices. We will consider candidates from a dispute background willing to retrain in construction law.

You will be working with a broad range of clients on construction disputes. Our specialist construction team act on a range of matters including development agreements, building agreements, tender documentation and development finance.

This is a friendly team with highly experienced practitioners with the ability to provide you with the necessary support to develop your career.

A little about you

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.

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.

As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working :

We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5 th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.

We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.

We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.

Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.

We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.

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