Construction Partner - Leeds

BCL Legal; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting a Construction Partner in Leeds to lead and grow the firm's construction and engineering practice. The role targets candidates already at partner level with a following and strong business development capability.

Senior associates and directors aiming for partnership will also be considered. The role emphasizes contentious construction work, with scope to contribute across non-contentious matters.

Qualifications

• Ideally partner-level with a following or contacts to bring.
• Senior associate or director aiming for partnership considered.
• Emphasis on contentious construction experience; non-contentious experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction practice and strategic development for the firm.
• Provide practical, commercial advice and act as a trusted adviser to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers as the team grows.

Job description

Construction Partner - Leeds

Our client is a well known regional law firm, recognised for offering a advice on a broad range of commercial services.
The firm's construction and engineering team provide comprehensive advice covering everything from procurement and contract services to dispute resolution, working across every aspect of construction and engineering, including infrastructure, energy and public procurement.
The team works with a diverse range of private sector clients - including developers, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, professional consultants and funders - as well as public and third sector organisations such as local authorities, charities, schools, academies, colleges and universities.

The Role
Our client is now looking to appoint a new construction partner to bolster the team immediately, and take on a role of head of department in the near future.
Ideally, candidates will already be operating at partner level and have a following (or contacts) to bring with them. However, applications from those in senior associate and director roles who are looking to step up to partnership will also be considered.
An emphasis on contentious construction work is required, although additional non-contentious experience would also be welcome.

The Candidate
Candidates should be well connected within the construction industry and, as a senior member of the team, must be able to use strong business development and networking skills to help to grow and develop business further. You should be technically strong, and as a trusted adviser able to deliver practical and commercial advice.
As a senior leader within the firm, you will also need to reflect its core values - demonstrating empathy, collaboration and innovation, and above all, being approachable.
It is essential that you are people-focused and keen to assist with the development of others, and help to build the team over time.

How to Apply
If you are looking to join a successful practice and work in a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment - where there are genuine opportunities to progress your career, we would like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Louisa Phillips at BCL Legal: [e-mail]

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.