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Senior Construction Lawyer

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Job summary

A leading law firm in Central Manchester is seeking a Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant specializing in construction law. The role involves overseeing junior staff and working with major clients on diverse projects in the public and private sector. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for an experienced solicitor with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus opportunity to purchase additional days
Generous company pension
Life Assurance
Ongoing training and development
Detailed internal career pathway

Qualifications

  • Construction Solicitor with 5+ years' post qualification experience.
  • Good understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
  • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising junior colleagues and reporting to supervising partners.
  • Maintaining relationships with clients in various sectors.
  • Involvement in non-contentious construction work.

Skills

Analytical skills
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Leadership skills
Commercial awareness

Job description

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Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant | Real Estate & Construction at William James Recruitment

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

Email: alex.blackledge-murphy@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
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    Legal
  • Industries
    Staffing and Recruiting, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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