Contentious Construction Senior Associate/Partner - Newcastle upon Tyne - Leading Regional Firm

QED Legal; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in the North East is seeking an experienced Senior Contentious Construction Lawyer. This role offers the opportunity to lead the construction practice with access to a significant base of work and a pathway to partnership. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise and the ability to build client relationships in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Senior construction solicitor with significant experience in private practice or in-house.
• Currently a partner or seeking a path to partnership.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Join an established team advising on construction law issues.
• Lead and shape the construction offering within a collaborative environment.
• Build on existing client relationships and referral networks.

Skills

Commerciality

Technical expertise

Relationship building

Job description

Senior Contentious Construction Lawyer – Senior Associate or Partner Appointment

Location: North East / Hybrid Working

Type: Partner or Senior Associate with Clear Partnership Trajectory

Salary: Market Leading + Full Partnership Package

I’m working on a confidential basis with a leading commercial law firm in the North East, which is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer, ideally at Partner level.

This is a key strategic hire for a firm known for the quality of its client service, deep industry knowledge, and loyal client relationships. The construction and engineering sector is a priority area for the firm, with ongoing demand from a strong client base in both contentious and non‑contentious matters.

Opportunity

You will be joining an established team that is well‑regarded for advising developers, contractors, funders, consultants, and public sector clients on a full spectrum of construction law issues. The role offers:

• Access to a significant base of existing work from major regional and national clients
• The autonomy to lead and shape the construction offering within a collaborative and ambitious environment
• The ability to build on well‑developed internal and external referral networks
• A highly supportive leadership team, with real investment in long‑term growth

About You

• A senior construction solicitor with substantial experience in private practice or in‑house
• Ideally already a partner, or a senior associate/legal director seeking a clear and supported pathway to partnership
• Able to demonstrate commerciality, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build trusted relationships
• A client following welcome but not essential — there is already work to step into, and your ability to strengthen and grow client relationships will be highly valued

Why Consider This Role?

• A rare and genuine opportunity to lead or significantly influence the firm’s construction practice
• A strong platform of existing clients and internal cross‑referral channels
• An open, modern, and well‑managed firm with a clear vision and growth strategy
• Real partnership prospects, if not at point of entry

This is a confidential appointment. If you are a construction lawyer considering a strategic move, I’d welcome a discreet conversation.

Please reach out to Beth at QED Legal for more information.