Contentious Construction Solicitor - In-House - Part-time - Sheffield

About Our Client

A market-leading, award-winning housebuilder, our client is renowned for delivering quality, sustainable housing. With a strong pipeline of developments, they provide a collaborative, commercially focused environment, where legal professionals play a key role in driving business success.

Job Description

The Contentious Construction Solicitor will be:

• Leading on high-value construction and property litigation matters, including adjudications, contract disputes, and defects.
• Providing strategic legal advice to the business on contentious construction issues, mitigating risk, and managing external counsel.
• Overseeing pre-litigation disputes and working on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategies.
• Engaging with stakeholders across the business, including commercial teams, project managers, and external legal partners.
• Keeping up to date with construction law developments, ensuring best practices in dispute resolution.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Contentious Construction Solicitor should be:

• A qualified Solicitor with 6-10 years' PQE in construction litigation or property litigation.
• Experienced in handling high-value disputes, adjudications, and construction claims.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to advise and influence key business stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, leading cases and managing external legal support.
• Looking for a part-time role (3 days per week) while still working on complex, high-profile matters.

• £90,000-£100,000 (Pro Rata) + strong benefits package.
• Part-time role (3 days per week) - offering work-life balance with a high-impact position.
• Hybrid working model.
• A leadership role within a growing and respected in-house legal team.

If you're a senior Construction Litigation or Property Litigation Solicitor, looking for a high-profile in-house role with part-time flexibility, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.