In-House Contentious Construction Solicitor

About the role

This six‑month fixed‑term position offers an experienced solicitor the chance to lead legal strategy for a major housing organisation in Birmingham. You will advise on complex building remediation, construction disputes and cost recovery, protecting the organisation’s financial, regulatory and reputational interests.

Key responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy for building remediation, construction defect and cost recovery claims involving developers, contractors, insurers and warranty providers.
• Advise on Building Safety Act 2022 obligations, leaseholder protections, remediation liabilities and landlord duties.
• Investigate potential claims by reviewing contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and technical evidence.
• Manage contentious and pre‑contentious matters, including professional negligence, latent defects, mediation, settlement negotiations and court proceedings.
• Instruct and oversee external solicitors, counsel and technical experts, ensuring proportionate and commercially focused litigation strategy.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with substantial experience in contentious construction, commercial litigation or property disputes.
• Proven track record advising on building defects, remediation claims, professional negligence and contractual liability.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with recovery mechanisms such as latent defects insurance, NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, LABC Warranty or similar.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice and work collaboratively within a forward‑thinking team.

Required skills

• Construction law expertise
• Litigation management
• Regulatory compliance (Building Safety Act 2022)

What we offer

• Collaborative, inclusive workplace with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunity to influence operational decisions in a purpose‑led housing organisation.