Construction/Development Solicitor

Construction/Development Solicitor
Hybrid between home working and our Bradford office

Salary is up to £75k
Full-Time/Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Construction/Development Solicitor to provide expert legal guidance across construction and development matters.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice on construction and development matters, working with external solicitors as needed.
• Ensuring sound governance in documentation, negotiation, and retention.
• Streamlining processes to mitigate risks and reduce external legal costs.
• Advising on long-term partnerships and assist with contract variations.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction documents (JCT contracts, warranties, consultant appointments, etc.).
• Supporting on property defects, environmental issues, and contractor insolvencies.
• Advising on Building Safety Act compliance for current and future housing stock.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years PQE in Construction & Development Law.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards, Defective Premises legislation, and the Building Safety Act.
• Experience with JCT contracts, warranties, NHBC, and structural defect issues.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Flexible Working with remote options.
• Professional Growth and competitive benefits.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser 

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.