Senior Construction Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Managing Associate for their construction law practice. This senior role involves overseeing junior lawyers and managing key client relationships while engaging in non-contentious projects across sectors like PFI/PPP and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience and skills in construction law, with an emphasis on client management and commercial awareness.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus options to purchase additional days

Generous company pension

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and development

Detailed internal career pathway

Easily accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Good understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong legal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior colleagues and report to supervising partners.
• Handle non-contentious construction work across various sectors.
• Maintain relationships with clients including employers and major contractors.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Commercial Awareness

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years)

Job description

Job Description

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
• Hybrid working
• 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

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]