Construction Lawyer: Associate (3+ PQE) Manchester

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking a Construction Associate/Senior Associate/Partner level lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join its Manchester city centre team. The role covers both non-contentious and contentious construction work within the UK, reporting to Neil Armstrong.

You will be part of a leading Real Estate Commercial department, with opportunities for advancement and a clear career path, and you will work alongside top construction and engineering professionals to deliver

Qualifications

• We require a construction lawyer with 3+ years PQE, experienced in non-contentious and contentious work.
• Strong knowledge of building contracts and ability to give practical commercial advice.
• Ability to manage client relationships and support junior team members.
• Ambition to develop within a leading construction practice at JMW.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of construction and engineering matters across the UK.
• Contribute across non-contentious and contentious work streams.
• Support partners and mentor junior colleagues.
• Develop relationships with clients and cross-sell with other practice areas.
• Collaborate closely with partners to drive practice growth and development.

Skills

PQE 3+ yrs

Non-contentious

Contentious

Building contracts

Commercial advice

Client relations

Fee-earner mgmt

BD / cross-selling

Drafting skills

Commerciality

Organisation

Job description

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking a Construction Associate/Senior Associate/Partner level lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join its Manchester city centre team. The role covers both non-contentious and contentious construction work within the UK, reporting to Neil Armstrong.

You will be part of a leading Real Estate Commercial department, with opportunities for advancement and a clear career path, and you will work alongside top construction and engineering professionals to deliver