Construction Senior Associate / Director

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Leeds is seeking a Construction Senior Associate or Director to join its top-ranked Construction & Engineering team. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with up to 35% bonus, and extensive benefits including 25-31 days holiday, paid sabbatical, and genuine career progression. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 35%

25–31 days holiday

Paid sabbatical scheme

Pension contributions (min. 5%)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Career progression and leadership development

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ PQE for Senior Associate role.
• 10+ years’ experience for Director role.
• Ability to lead matters and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of construction matters.
• Work across diverse sectors including energy and infrastructure.

Skills

Contentious and non-contentious construction work

Leadership and supervision

Job description

Construction Senior Associate / Director – Leeds (Hybrid Working) Experience : Senior Associate (4+ PQE) or Director (10+ PQE)

Salary : Competitive + up to 35% bonus + excellent benefits

A leading commercial law firm in Leeds is looking to recruit a Construction Senior Associate or Director to join its top-ranked and growing Construction & Engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced construction solicitor to progress their career in a full-service, single-site firm offering complex, high-quality work across national and international clients.

The Role :

You’ll advise on a wide range of construction matters, depending on your expertise :

• Senior Associate : Minimum 4 years’ PQE in contentious and / or non-contentious construction work
• Director : 10+ years’ experience in non-contentious work, with the ability to lead matters and supervise others

The team works across diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, real estate development, student accommodation , and PRS . Clients include listed companies, local authorities, developers, banks, and contractors — often with international reach.

What’s on Offer :

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme – up to 35%
• 25–31 days holiday (plus buy / sell up to 5 days)
• Paid sabbatical scheme (up to 4 weeks)
• Pension contributions (min. 5%)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Genuine career progression and leadership development through an award-winning internal programme

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, free from the politics of a multi-office setup, with access to interesting and impactful work from day one.

Apply now with your CV to Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter Ltd (Legal Recruitment Agency) on : [e-mail] a confidential discussion or via the website : www.baileyhunter.com