Construction Lawyer

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a motivated construction lawyer to join its dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction and engineering projects, providing both contentious and non-contentious legal support. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where personal development is prioritized. You will be encouraged to build strong client relationships and contribute to the team's growth. With a clear career path and numerous benefits, this position is perfect for those ready to elevate their legal career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Travel Insurance

Death In Service

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Interest-free travel pass/parking loan

Early finish one Friday a month

Charitable work days

Sports teams and hobby clubs

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years of experience in construction law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with clients and support junior team members.
• Provide practical commercial advice and excellent drafting.

Skills

Construction Law

Commercial Advice

Client Relationship Management

Drafting Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Leadership

Marketing Skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

We are looking for a construction lawyer with 3+ years of post qualification experience to join JMW’s highly regarded Construction team based in Manchester city centre.

About the Team

JMW is a full-service law firm working with substantial regional and national clients. The firm offers an innovative and collaborative approach to provide practical solutions for its clients.

This is a firm which prides itself in being an excellent firm to work for garnering recognition and consistently high ranking in the leading surveys. The successful candidate will receive full support to grow as a lawyer and achieve his/her career goals, in a positive supported environment.

The firm's Construction team is looking to retain the best lawyers in the construction and engineering sectors to grow and develop this key area of practice.

About You

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated construction lawyer ideally with a mix of experience of non-contentious and contentious work to join as an Associate, Senior Associate or Partner and will work on a variety of work across the spectrum of construction and engineering in the UK.

Above all else, we seek the right person who will contribute to the development of the team. A clearly defined career path is offered with opportunities for advancement and personal development. A close working relationship with the team partners is involved, but in addition, the right person will be encouraged to grow relationships with many other people and work types across the firm.

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with experience in construction law. You are looking for lift off, we offer a launch pad.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in construction law preferably non-contentious but the role will also involve contentious work.
• A knowledge of key areas of the law including the main published standard forms of Building Contract.
• Experience of providing practical commercial advice which a lay client understands.
• Ambition and aptitude to improve and develop as a lawyer.
• A focus and attention to detail in client care.
• Experience of managing relationships with clients.
• Experience of managing other fee earners; the role will involve supporting junior members of the team.
• A drive to market to clients including cross selling to colleagues working in diverse areas of law.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• A strong sense of commerciality in your approach and advice to clients.
• Respect for yourself and those who work with you or in support of you.

Working for JMW

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members.
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary.
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members.
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary.
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan.
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month.
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in.
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.