Construction Partner

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a Construction Partner to manage high-value construction law matters. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at Partner level, a strong track record in construction law, and established contacts in the Yorkshire market. This role offers a competitive salary between £160,000 to £200,000 along with a partner benefits package and a company car.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Partner benefits package

Company car provided

Qualifications

• Solicitor with significant experience in construction law.
• Strong track record in both non-contentious and contentious areas.
• Established contacts in the Yorkshire construction/engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-value construction law matters in the Yorkshire region.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Driving new business development leveraging existing contacts.

Skills

Significant experience at Partner level in construction law

Track record in non-contentious construction work or contentious disputes

Established contacts in the Yorkshire construction/engineering market

Commercial mindset for business development

Ability to work in a high-performing specialist practice

Job description

Overview

Join a Tier 1 Construction practice in Leeds. Great prospects and salary on offer.

About Our Client

Our client is a top-tier, award-winning specialist construction and engineering law firm with offices in Leeds, Manchester and London. They combine boutique expertise with the growth potential of a dynamic national platform. With strong credentials in both contentious and non-contentious construction work, they are recognised as a leading firm in Yorkshire for Construction law.

Job Description

The Construction Partner will be:

• Managing high-value construction law matters (either non-contentious or contentious) in the Yorkshire region.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the construction/engineering sector.
• Managing and developing the existing team, including supervision, mentoring and recruitment.
• Driving new business development, leveraging your contacts within the Yorkshire market.
• Ensuring top-quality delivery of legal services, maintaining the firm's reputation for excellence.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the construction practice, including regional expansion.

The Successful Applicant

The Construction Partner should be/ have

• A solicitor with significant experience at Partner level in construction law.
• A strong track record in either non-contentious construction work or contentious disputes.
• Established contacts in the Yorkshire construction/engineering market.
• A commercially minded who can drive business development and contribute to strategic growth.
• Comfortable working in a high-performing specialist practice environment and delivering across both regional and national mandates.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £160,000 to £200,000.
• Partner benefits package.
• Company car provided.