Job Description

THE ROLE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead on defect claims and complex construction contract matters. In this role, you'll provide expert legal advice on contracts (NEC, JCT), manage dispute resolution processes, and support adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and advise on defect claims and related litigation
• Draft and review construction contracts and legal documents
• Support dispute resolution including adjudication and court proceedings
• Provide guidance on procurement and contract law
• Deliver training and best practice advice to internal teams

You'll need strong experience in construction law 3+ PQE and a practical, solutions-focused approach. Knowledge of public sector or housing is a plus.
Apply now to join a supportive team and lead on high-impact legal work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email Pasquale.agatiello@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply 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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Company
Expert, knowledgeable, approachable, straight forward and practical - it's what to expect from eNL.
Respected within the private practice, in-house and public sector markets, our approach is both commercial and timely. With our dedicated individuals providing up to date, market sensitive solutions to meet your search requirements, we offer both a personal and confidential service, aiming to build long lasting relationships and achieve your goals.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 183 8586 / 0121 454 1004 Location 7 George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NP
United Kingdom
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