Construction Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top law firm in Leeds seeks a skilled Construction Lawyer to enhance their Construction and Engineering team. This role involves advising on major construction and engineering projects across various sectors, drafting and negotiating contracts, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years PQE in Construction Law, complemented by excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Construction Law.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or development projects preferred.
• Strong drafting and technical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-profile construction and engineering projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts.
• Support major projects as part of cross-office teams.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

3 years PQE in Construction Law

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a highly regarded Legal 500 firm who are looking for a Construction Lawyer to join their thriving Construction and Engineering team in Leeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a wide range of high‑profile construction and engineering projects across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transport, utilities, and residential.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including EPC, D&B, and consultancy agreements.
• Advising a broad client base including government bodies, developers, funders, contractors, sub‑contractors, and consultants.
• Supporting major development and infrastructure projects, often as part of cross‑office or cross‑border teams.
• Providing strategic guidance on procurement routes and project structures.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Real Estate, Projects and Banking on multidisciplinary transactions.

The successful candidate:

• Ideally 3 years PQE in Construction Law
• Experienced in advising on construction contracts and procurement strategies, ideally with exposure to large‑scale infrastructure or development projects.
• Commercially minded with strong technical and drafting skills.
• A clear and confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships and manage workstreams independently.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, exposure to high‑value national and international projects, and clear opportunities for structured career progression and professional development.

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