Job Description

We're working in partnership with a highly regarded law firm in Guildford to recruit an experienced Construction & Engineering lawyer into their expanding team. This is a standout opportunity for a solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine career progression, and a collaborative, well-supported environment.
The Role
This position sits within a top-ranked Real Estate department, offering exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team advises a diverse client base including national contractors, developers, manufacturers, and education providers, and is currently engaged on several high-value disputes and complex infrastructure projects.
While a blend of contentious and non-contentious experience is ideal, the firm is open to candidates with a strong background in either discipline. The work includes:

• Advising on adjudication, arbitration, and TCC litigation
• Handling disputes involving payment issues, professional negligence, delay, and defects
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary documentation
• Providing strategic project advice across the construction lifecycle

The Team & Culture
You'll be joining a collegiate and forward-thinking team that values technical excellence and commercial insight. The department benefits from dedicated knowledge lawyer and paralegal support, as well as access to premium legal resources. Lawyers are encouraged to develop their own practice areas and contribute to business development through client workshops and industry events.
Career Development
This is a growth role with a clear path to promotion for the right candidate. The firm is committed to supporting individual progression and offers structured development plans tailored to each lawyer's goals.
Candidate Profile
The firm are seeking a solicitor with:

• Strong academic credentials and high-quality experience from a leading City, national or regional firm
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commercial approach to client service
• A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset

For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please contact us today
For more information on this role or other opportunities within Surrey or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.
(e) (m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l)
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Company
Our business is about you. Helping you find the right job. We've been in the recruitment industry for 20 years, so we're confident we can make a real difference to your career prospects. Over half of our business is repeat or recommended business - candidates returning for their next career move or recommending their colleagues to us. We like it like that.
But that's not enough. We want to improve our legal recruitment service every day, every week, and every year, to ensure your success.
Our depth and breadth of experience means we already know the legal recruitment market inside out. And our industry-leading training programme fully prepares candidates for what lies ahead in a law career. So, as a lawyer, you can trust us when you need to take the next step.
We see things from your perspective. Nearly all our staff have legal training, and many have actually practised as solicitors. Which means you benefit from their in-depth knowledge of local markets, and specialist legal recruitment advice from consultants with first-hand, relevant experience.
Of course we take your career extremely seriously. We've worked long and hard to build trust and rapport with our clients and candidates, and all our dealings are treated with utmost confidence. We have a reputation for being proactive and well connected in the legal profession, and we're always determined to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
For more information about how we can assist you please visit or call us in confidence on 0800 0121 848
Company info Website Telephone 0118 903 6048 Location Atlantic House
Imperial Way
Reading
RG2 0TD
GB
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