Construction Partner

Sacco Mann; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Partner to join their prestigious firm in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a dedicated construction team while working on high-quality cases for esteemed clients. With a supportive environment and a clear path to partnership, you will be encouraged to enhance your skills and contribute to the firm's growth. If you are a passionate and tenacious individual looking for autonomy and a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a thriving legal practice.

Benefits

Strong financial remuneration

Supportive colleagues

Career development opportunities

Independence and autonomy

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in construction law and ability to handle high-profile clients.
• Confident and self-motivated individual with a clear vision for career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious and non-contentious construction cases effectively.
• Collaborate with commercial property and corporate teams to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Construction Law

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Marketing Skills

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Construction Partner to join an award winning growing firm based in Leeds. This prestigious firm is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and is a well-respected firm within the legal sector. Our client has a brilliant reputation for handling exceptionally high quality work as well as delivering a fantastic service. The next stage in their development would be the recruitment of a dedicated construction lawyer, this work is currently serviced by other departments and they are keen to develop a distinct team that will closely with others across the firm.

The Role

• The work there will be to take on contentious and non-contentious caseload with the view to developing this area further. There is plenty of scope within their existing client base as they really aren't capitalising upon their contacts or positively promoting the work.
• You would work closely with the firm's commercial property, corporate and commercial teams and they will be fully supportive of you.
• The firm has significant contacts within the development sector - both commercial and residential.
• You should be able to work independently on a wide case load however help and support will be provided where needed and there are plenty of people happy to help with the marketing. The practice doesn't operate under strict profit centres and as a consequence there is a genuine collective spirit and support.
• They would support you in continually developing your technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements and demonstrate continuous improvements in all areas of work as part of the long term development plan for the firm.

The Candidate

• This role could suit someone who feels that there is glass ceiling above them and wants something where there is a clear run to partnership and the opportunity to run and lead a team, alternatively it could be suitable for someone much more senior but with contacts or work that they could bring with them.
• You should be a confident individual keen to develop yourself and your career.
• It's key that you have strong skills within the construction work as you will be working with some high profile clients.
• You will need to be a tenacious and passionate individual who is committed to delivering a first class service to clients at all times.
• It's also important that you are someone who works well within a collegiate environment and are self-motivated as the firm places a great deal of trust in their lawyers and offer a lot of autonomy, which of course being supportive.

The Benefits

• This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to build your career with a leading practice as there is a clear view for partnership.
• There is a really positive environment within the firm, and genuinely supportive colleagues.
• Strong financial remuneration and package with a lot of independence and autonomy.

How to apply
If you are interested in this Construction Partner role, or would like to find out more about the opportunity please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.