Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer – Associate (4+ PQE)

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds, Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard is recruiting a qualified Associate with 4–6 years PQE to join its market-leading Construction & Engineering team in Leeds or Manchester. The role focuses on non-contentious construction and engineering matters, with emphasis on energy transition, utilities, and major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead and support workstreams on UK and international projects, advise on procurement strategies, and engage with FTSE utilities, energy companies, and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years PQE
• UK qualification as lawyer
• Based in Leeds or Manchester, UK

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workstreams on major UK construction and infrastructure projects.
• Advise clients in energy, utilities, renewables, transport, data centre, and development sectors from procurement to delivery.
• Work on power/renewables developments, utility frameworks, and airport/transport infrastructure programmes.
• Provide advice on procurement strategies (EPC, two-stage tendering), joint ventures, development structures, and project finance.

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

jobs Verified: 21 Oct 2026 Leeds or Manchester, United Kingdom

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer – Associate (4+ PQE)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Leeds or Manchester, United Kingdom

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4–6 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE); Qualified Lawyer in the UK

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer – Associate (4+ PQE)

Addleshaw Goddard is recruiting a qualified Associate with 4–6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join its market-leading Construction & Engineering team in Leeds or Manchester. The role focuses on non-contentious construction and engineering matters, with a strong emphasis on the energy transition, utilities, and major infrastructure projects.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 4–6 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Qualification: Qualified Lawyer (implied UK qualification given PQE requirement).
• Location: Based in either Leeds or Manchester, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead and support workstreams on major UK and international construction and infrastructure projects.
• Advise clients across the energy, utilities, renewables, transport, data centre, and development sectors from procurement through to project delivery.
• Work on high-profile mandates including major power/renewables developments, utility frameworks, and airport/transport infrastructure programmes.
• Provide advice on procurement strategies (EPC, two-stage tendering), joint ventures, development structures, and project finance.
• Engage with a diverse client base including FTSE 100 utilities, energy companies, airport groups, developers, and public sector bodies.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document. Standard market rates for 4+ PQE Associates at a top-tier UK law firm apply.