Construction - Associate & Senior Associate Levels

Actis Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Manchester is seeking an NQ level associate for its Construction Law Team. This role allows autonomy in client engagement and teamwork while supporting a progressive and flexible workplace culture. Candidates should have a strong background in construction law and client management skills. The firm offers competitive salaries, generous holiday, and bonuses.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits

Health and personal wellbeing policies

Social and community events

Generous holidays

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have technical client and case management skills.
• Good understanding of construction law required.
• Ability to manage budgets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional work for construction clients.
• Develop strong client connections.
• Support a vibrant workplace culture.

Skills

Client relationship development

Technical skills in construction law

Team collaboration

Education

NQ level with construction law specialization

Job description

Overview

Manchester. Thriving, Regional Law Firm. Hybrid Working & Attractive Work/Life Balance.

Independent, regional law firm, with an enviable reputation, is looking to expand the Construction Law Team.

This cohesive team has enjoyed considerable success but still relatively small, meaning you will play a key and integral role. You will enjoy autonomy and be able to develop strong client connections.

The focus is on the UK mid-tier market acting on behalf of contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, developers and construction professionals.

We continually receive excellent feedback about this firm being a vibrant and engaging place to work. It has a progressive approach and attracts high calibre lawyers looking to combine a rewarding career with a more sensible work life balance.

Applications welcome at NQ level for the associate role provided specialist seat in construction law.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Construction Law Team, contribute to regional work for contractors, sub-contractors, property owners, developers and construction professionals.
• Enjoy autonomy, develop strong client connections, and work with a collaborative team.
• Support a vibrant and engaging workplace while upholding the firm's progressive approach.

Qualifications

• Applications welcome at NQ level for the associate role provided specialist seat in construction law.
• Notes: references PQE as a guideline to competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role.

Benefits

As well as attractive salaries, the firm provides enhanced benefits, health and personal wellbeing policies, social and community events, generous holidays, bonuses. Commitment to flexibility and hybrid working in place.