Energy & Construction Lawyer

Cyan Partners; Bolton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyan Partners is seeking a senior-level E&W solicitor to join its specialist energy and construction disputes team, handling high-value, complex contentious matters across construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, PFI/PPP and development projects.

You will advise a broad client base, manage dispute resolution processes including adjudication and litigation, support multi-jurisdictional matters, maintain client relationships, contribute to business development, and help mentor junior

Qualifications

• Qualified E&W solicitor with significant post-qualification experience (circa 5PQE+) in contentious construction or engineering disputes.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage complex matters autonomously.
• Collaborative approach and ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad client base on disputes and risk.
• Manage dispute resolution processes including adjudication and litigation.
• Support larger multi-jurisdictional matters and coordination.
• Maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the team’s growth.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Commercial awareness

Autonomy

Collaborative

Client relations

Education

Qualified E&W solicitor

Job description

A close client of ours at Cyan Partners is looking for a senior-level legal professional to join their specialist energy and construction disputes team within a wider national and international practice. The role focuses on complex, high-value contentious matters across construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, PFI/PPP and development projects.

The successful candidate would advise a broad client base, manage dispute resolution processes including adjudication and litigation, support larger multi-jurisdictional matters, maintain client relationships, contribute to business development, and help mentor junior colleagues.

The ideal candidate is a qualified E&W solicitor with significant post-qualification experience (circa 5PQE+) in contentious construction or engineering disputes who has strong drafting and analytical skills, commercial awareness, autonomy in managing complex matters, and adopts a collaborative approach.