Associate Solicitor (Construction)

Company: Lester Aldridge
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

About the Company

At Lester Aldridge, we have fostered a culture of collaboration, excellence, and innovation, with a mission to provide practical and commercially sound legal solutions tailored to clients’ needs. We are dedicated to empowering our people, nurturing talent, and supporting your professional growth, making us a dynamic workplace where you can thrive!

Lester Aldridge is a full-service law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London. We offer legal advice to businesses and individuals on a local, national and international scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a 4+ years PQE construction solicitor to join our friendly team. While ideally this role would suit a candidate with a mixture of both contentious and non-contentious construction experience, we would also like to hear from candidates who may have experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities

  • Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Have confidence in your expertise, with the ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and progress work swiftly
  • Have experience of effective matter management and business development activities
  • Be able to build strong client relationships and expand your network within the industry

Qualifications

4+ years PQE construction solicitor

Required Skills

  • Contentious and non-contentious construction experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Effective matter management and business development experience
  • Ability to build strong client relationships

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working on primarily contentious or non-contentious construction matters

Pay range and compensation package

  • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for your health and wellbeing.
  • Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus an additional celebration day.
  • Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension scheme.
  • Work-life balance: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our Southampton or Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep.
  • Career Progression: A competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development.
  • Autonomy and support: Handle and develop your own case load independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family.
  • Hands-on experience: A client-facing role, working closely with interesting clients and colleagues.
  • A welcoming environment: A friendly, supportive team with a focus on developing your skills and introduction to the wider firm and contact/industry events.
  • A real opportunity: Carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting specialism within a respected Real Estate team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026