Contentious Construction Solicitor

BCL Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top market pay

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting a Contentious Construction Solicitor in Manchester city centre. You will join a leading construction department handling high-profile disputes for a broad client base, including FTSE 100 and regional firms, on national and international matters.

You will be supported to progress with your career, enjoy a hybrid working policy, and benefit from a market-leading remuneration package alongside strong ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in construction disputes is preferred.
• 1 PQE+ for contentious construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Work in a leading construction department handling client matters.
• Represent FTSE 100 and local clients in construction disputes.
• Gain experience on national and international matters.

Skills

Contentious construction

1–5 PQE

Qualified solicitor

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor, Manchester city centre - 1-5 PQE

Excellent opportunity for a contentious construction solicitor to join a top tier international firm with an outstanding reputation for its construction offering in Manchester.

The Role

• You will work in a leading construction department acting on behalf of a considerable client base- the construction team have an excellent client base; you will act for a number of FTSE 100 and local clients.
• The team offers expertise in the energy, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing and government sectors, among others
• You will gain fantastic experience, on a national and international scale - this firm really does offer cutting edge construction work
• They are looking to recruit a contentious construction lawyer to join the team- 1-5 PQE
• You will be an integral part of the team. The team are really keen to help people progress and achieve promotion so you will be supported with this.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Strong academic background
• Contentious Construction Solicitor - 1 PQE+
• Candidates with a professional indemnity background with some experience in construction disputes and a keen interest to specialise in this area are encouraged to apply

The Benefits

• The firm pay towards the top of the market
• Bonus scheme
• Very supportive of professional development
• Great firm and team culture
• Excellent ongoing training & support
• Hybrid working policy

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.