Energy & Construction Lawyer

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

Job summary

Cyan Partners’ client is seeking a senior-level E&W solicitor to join a specialist energy and construction disputes team. The role involves handling high-value, complex disputes across construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy and related developments.

The ideal candidate will have circa 5+ PQE in contentious construction or engineering disputes, strong drafting and analytical skills, and a collaborative, autonomous working style.

Qualifications

• Qualified E&W solicitor with 5+ PQE in contentious construction or engineering disputes.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and autonomy in managing complex matters.
• Collaborative approach to work and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex disputes across construction, engineering, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Manage dispute resolution processes including adjudication and litigation.
• Support multi-jurisdictional matters and cross-border work.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Business development

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.

If this is of interest, please don't hesitate to reach out to arrange a confidential conversation via email on [e-mail] or via Linkedin.