Property & Construction Solicitor
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £69,488 to £81,809 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC00004632 |
Summary
Are you a Property & Construction Solicitor looking to work on complex, high impact projects in an environment where your expertise genuinely shapes the future? Join our University and play a key role in delivering an ambitious estate, capital development and property portfolio that supports teaching, research and innovation.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of major property and construction initiatives, providing trusted legal advice that enables projects to move forward with confidence. Working closely with our Estates & Campus Services team, Procurement, and a wide range of internal stakeholders, you’ll help turn strategic plans into reality.
What you’ll be doing:
Advising on a broad range of property and construction matters, from development and refurbishment projects to property transactions
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and property contracts, ensuring risks are well managed
Providing clear, practical advice on risk, compliance and governance
Protecting the University’s interests across its estate and capital projects while supporting collaborative, solution-focused delivery
Why join us?
- Flexible working: This is a hybrid role, and we’re very happy to consider part-time arrangements
- Outstanding benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, 32 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and Christmas closure
- Purpose-driven work: See the real-world impact of your legal expertise on a diverse and evolving estate
- Collaborative culture: Work with passionate professionals across the University in a supportive, inclusive environment
Whether you’re seeking a full-time role or a part-time opportunity that fits around other commitments, this is a fantastic chance to apply your property and construction law expertise in a varied, rewarding setting — with flexibility and benefits that genuinely support a work life balance.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 April 2026.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of major property and construction initiatives, providing trusted legal advice that enables projects to move forward with confidence. Working closely with our Estates & Campus Services team, Procurement, and a wide range of internal stakeholders, you’ll help turn strategic plans into reality.
What you’ll be doing:
Advising on a broad range of property and construction matters, from development and refurbishment projects to property transactions
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and property contracts, ensuring risks are well managed
Providing clear, practical advice on risk, compliance and governance
Protecting the University’s interests across its estate and capital projects while supporting collaborative, solution-focused delivery
Why join us?
- Flexible working: This is a hybrid role, and we’re very happy to consider part-time arrangements
- Outstanding benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, 32 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and Christmas closure
- Purpose-driven work: See the real-world impact of your legal expertise on a diverse and evolving estate
- Collaborative culture: Work with passionate professionals across the University in a supportive, inclusive environment
Whether you’re seeking a full-time role or a part-time opportunity that fits around other commitments, this is a fantastic chance to apply your property and construction law expertise in a varied, rewarding setting — with flexibility and benefits that genuinely support a work life balance.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 April 2026.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.