Managing Associate/Legal Director, 7PQE+ Contentious Construction Lawyer

Addleshaw Goddard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Associate/Legal Director with significant experience in contentious construction law. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, leading a legal team, and handling high-value construction mandates. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation, catering to various sectors including civil engineering and energy. Ideal for seasoned professionals with strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to client service.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in construction law.
• Experience in leading complex transactions.
• Strong track record of managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-caliber construction law work.
• Develop client relationships.
• Supervise junior fee earners.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

Job description

Managing Associate/Legal Director, 7PQE+ Contentious Construction Lawyer

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b5818ae898c2

Job Views: 19

Posted: 13.08.2025

Expiry Date: 27.09.2025

Job Description

Purpose of The Role

The continued success of the team has led to an increase in the number and value of key mandates. We are looking to recruit a Construction lawyer to join our Leeds team specialising in contentious construction matters. This includes acting for Developers, Lenders, Landlords, Tenants, PPPs, and Public Sector Bodies across a range of JCT, NEC, and other standard form contracts, as well as bespoke terms.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle high-caliber work, develop client relationships, and contribute to the expansion of the team and practice.

The team is high-performing, cohesive, and busy, with a strong client list and pipeline. Legal Directors are encouraged to lead client relationships and supervise the team, fostering the development of client networks and management skills.

The Team

Our Construction and Engineering team comprises over 100 specialist lawyers, including 26 Partners, providing comprehensive legal solutions across the construction industry.

Our Leeds team includes 6 partners and over 30 fee earners. Recognized for their expertise, the team remains Tier 1 ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers.

The team advises on all aspects of Construction Law across sectors such as buildings, civil engineering, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, in both private and public sectors. They also support other practice areas like Real Estate, Banking, and Projects.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2:1 degree with excellent academic achievement.
• At least ten years' experience in construction law from a leading practice recognized for construction or Real Estate work.
• Strong ability to lead complex transactions and coordinate with multidisciplinary fee earners.
• Experience in supervising and developing junior fee earners.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and development.

Our Firm

Addleshaw Goddard values its people and fosters a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages growth and innovation. We serve FTSE100 clients and are committed to diversity and inclusion through various employee networks.

Our Approach: Imagine the Best You Can Be

We attribute our success to our people and their work ethic. We deliver high-quality work with colleagues who care for one another and our clients.