Construction Partner

Taylor Root; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the UK is seeking a senior construction lawyer to lead its Birmingham-based team. The role involves advising on all aspects of construction law, driving business development, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction law and a passion for developing their own practice within a recognized, partner-led team. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to shape and grow a team

Qualifications

• Passion for building and running your own practice.
• Leadership skills to grow a construction team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Birmingham-based construction team.
• Drive business development across the Midlands.
• Advise on all aspects of construction law.

Skills

Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed construction law

Business development skills

Job description

Our client is a leading law firm with offices in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. Recognised by Legal and Chambers UK, the firm are a medium-sized specialist firm with expertise in construction, projects, real estate, litigation, housing management, corporate, governance, banking, and employment.

Ranked Tier 1 for social housing, they work with major Registered Providers, including the majority of the G group. Over the past decade, they’ve doubled turnover and continue to grow across the Midlands and the North.

The Opportunity

The firm has an unique opportunity for an ambitious senior construction lawyer to develop, lead, and manage the firm’s Birmingham-based Construction team. This is a senior leadership role within its thriving Construction, Engineering & Procurement team, which has grown by % in turnover over the past decade and is recognised for its expertise in the Building Safety Act 2 and complex construction disputes.

Suitable candidates need not to be a partner at their current firm, but will have :

• A passion for building and running your own practice


• Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed construction law

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a Birmingham-based construction team


• Drive business development across the Midlands, including speaking at events and writing thought leadership pieces


• Advise on all aspects of construction law, from procurement and contract amendments to disputes and adjudication


• Manage client relationships, deliver practical and decisive advice, and oversee complex cases


• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider growth of the Construction team

Why Join?

• Be part of a genuinely partner-led team recognised by Legal


• Work on high-profile projects and disputes in the construction sector


• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Opportunity to shape and grow a team within a dynamic, expanding firm