Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor

Sacco Mann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a talented Construction Solicitor to join a prestigious law firm in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, providing strategic legal counsel and drafting essential construction contracts. The firm champions innovation and collaboration, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on professional development, you will engage in complex transactions across diverse industries. If you're driven and ambitious, this is your chance to elevate your career in a supportive and collegiate environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Knowledge-sharing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' PQE in construction law required.
• Experience in advising on construction contracts and development agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting construction contracts and development agreements.
• Providing strategic legal counsel across various sectors.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Legal Counsel

Multi-jurisdictional Projects

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Post-qualification Experience (PQE)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Construction Solicitor with a minimum of six years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join the expanding non-contentious construction team at a prestigious UK law firm. This is your chance to work on high-profile projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with a highly experienced and supportive team of legal professionals.

The Role: In this dynamic position, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience across a wide range of transactional matters, supporting the firm's Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial, Planning, and Finance groups. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the firm's global construction disputes team, further enhancing your expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on and drafting construction contracts, development agreements, and professional appointments.
• Providing strategic legal counsel across sectors including housing, education, retail, and infrastructure.
• Engaging with high-profile clients and working on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.

The Firm & Culture: This is a firm that champions innovation and collaboration. Based ideally in the Leeds office, the role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the firm provides high quality ongoing training, development, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to help you continuously enhance your skills.

Why Join?

• Work within a leading legal practice known for its top-tier clients and cutting-edge projects.
• Engage in complex, high-value transactions across a broad range of industries within both the private and public sector.
• Enjoy a supportive and collegiate working environment.
• Benefit from excellent career progression opportunities in a growing and innovative practice area.

If you are a driven and ambitious Construction Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving, forward-thinking firm within their Leeds office.