Construction Solicitor

Construction Solicitor

Description
We are hiring for our client, a leading law firm with an expanding Dublin practice, seeking a Construction Associate – 2PQE+. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing construction team acting for major corporate entities, developers, contractors, and banks on both non-contentious and contentious construction matters including infrastructure, energy, and large-scale projects. This role offers first-class training, technical insight, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. High-profile client base with a variety of construction work across major sectors.

2. Strong team culture with genuine career progression opportunities.

3. Diverse caseload spanning contentious and non-contentious matters with early responsibility.

The Role:
• Advise a diverse client base including developers, funders, employers, contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
• Draft, review and negotiate building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, and development agreements.
• Support projects across sectors such as living, commercial, retail, energy, and infrastructure.
• Assist with dispute management including adjudication, conciliation, and litigation.
• Collaborate closely with other teams on related real estate, banking, and corporate matters.
• Maintain high levels of client contact and contribute to business development activities.

The Person:
• Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE in construction law (contentious, non-contentious, or both).
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, commercially astute documents.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Passionate about professional development and continuous learning.

The Reward:
• Competitive salary package reflecting experience.
• Genuine opportunity to progress within a supportive, ambitious team.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment committed to personal and professional growth.

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
For further information and to apply for this role, please contact Amy Davis, Specialist Recruitment Consultant – Legal at Hunter Savage. We are experts in niche recruitment across the legal sector, with deep market insight to support your next career move. Visit our website for a full list of legal opportunities. Salary details are to be used as a guide and depend on your experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.