Construction Solicitor - Litigation - Senior - Leeds

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Leeds is seeking a Construction Solicitor at a senior level, including Partner positions. The role offers a hybrid working environment, vast opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative culture. You will manage construction disputes, supervise junior members, and work across public and private sectors. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in contentious construction issues.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong back-office support

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing contentious construction issues and disputes.
• Strong leadership skills with previous supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Adaptability to work across a diverse range of sectors within construction law.
• Ambition to contribute to a growing, forward-thinking firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction disputes and providing expert advice on contentious matters.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Assisting in leading the local construction team to deliver high-quality work.
• Handling cases across both private and public sectors, including project support, claims, and disputes.
• Collaborating seamlessly with other teams and offices to ensure client objectives are met.
• Supporting the firm’s ethos of delivering solutions-focused legal services with a commercial focus.

Skills

Managing contentious construction issues

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Client management

Adaptability in construction law

Job description

Employer: Sacco Mann | Location: Leeds | Salary: Strong package available (appropriate for level and contribution) | Closing date: 13 Dec 2025

Practice area: Construction and civil engineering | Contract type: Permanent | Hours: Full time | PQE: 6 years, 7 years+, Partner Position | Solicitor | Sector: Private practice

Job Title

Construction Solicitor | Senior (including Partner Level) | Leeds

About the Firm

Our client, a highly regarded and expanding law firm based in Leeds, is seeking a Construction Litigation Senior Solicitor to join their dynamic team. Offering hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative work environment, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor to take their career to the next level. You will be responsible for supervising junior team members, managing your own caseload, and working across both private and public sector construction disputes. The firm boasts a vibrant, supportive culture, strong internal collaboration, and a commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction disputes and providing expert advice on contentious matters
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Assisting in leading the local construction team to deliver high-quality work
• Handling cases across both private and public sectors, including project support, claims, and disputes
• Collaborating seamlessly with other teams and offices to ensure client objectives are met
• Supporting the firm’s ethos of delivering solutions-focused legal services with a commercial focus

Requirements

• Proven experience managing contentious construction issues and disputes
• Strong leadership skills with previous supervisory or mentoring experience
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• Adaptability to work across a diverse range of sectors within construction law
• Ambition to contribute to a growing, forward-thinking firm

Benefits and Culture

• Considerable and clear opportunity for career progression - driven by you, not internal factors
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Supportive and inclusive culture with strong team collaboration
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm
• Strong back-office support, including marketing and IT to enable you to focus on your work

Find out more. If you are interested in this career-making opportunity for a Construction Solicitor or want to hear about similar opportunities, get in touch with Rachael Mann on 0113 467 7111 for a confidential conversation.