Senior Construction Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bolton is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to manage non-contentious construction issues across public and private sectors. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £105,000 along with comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a strong career development pathway.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus additional purchase options

Generous company pension

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and development

Detailed internal career pathway

Public transport accessibility

Qualifications

• Construction Solicitor with a strong understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-contentious construction work across various sectors.
• Supervise junior colleagues and report to supervising partners.
• Maintain relationships with banking and projects practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Time-management

Education

5+ years' post qualification experience as Construction Solicitor

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Senior Construction Lawyer, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About the Job

Construction - Managing Associate - Up to £105,000 salary

This is a unique opportunity that has arisen for a Senior Lawyer to join an award-winning Legal 500 Law firm, handling construction, engineering and procurement issues across both public and private sectors in Central Manchester.

The role will focus on non-contentious construction work across a range of sectors, including PFI/PPP, Development, Energy, Social and Economic infrastructure, as well as Water and Utilities projects. Clients include employers, developers, funders and major contractors.

The successful applicant will be supervising junior colleagues and reporting to supervising partners. In addition, the role will involve maintaining a close working relationship with and supporting award-winning banking and projects practice on a range of matters.

The Candidate

• Construction Solicitor with 5+ years' post qualification experience
• Good understanding of the central standard form construction contracts, in particular JCT and NEC
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Up to £105,000 salary - depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave plus opportunity to purchase additional days
• Generous company pension
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and development
• Detailed internal career pathway and full training
• Easily accessible via public transport (train, bus and tram within walking distance)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alex-Jay Blackledge-Murphy, Recruitment Consultant