Senior Construction Solicitor

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Construction Senior Associate or Director level Lawyer. The role involves managing client relationships, supervising team members, and working independently on high-profile projects in construction law. Candidates with a minimum of 7 years' experience and solicitor status in England & Wales are encouraged to apply. Flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive leave, and a generous bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Competitive annual leave

Paid sabbatical scheme

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 7 years' + PQE in construction law.
• Experience supervising team members.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members.
• Manage client relationships.
• Work on high-profile projects.

Skills

Team supervision

Client relationship management

Leadership

Construction law expertise

Education

Solicitor status in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Senior Associate or Director level Lawyer to join a prestigious and expanding Construction & Engineering team based in Leeds City Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity for a solicitor with substantial construction law expertise, to work on a diverse portfolio of clients and matters.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising team members, managing client relationships, and working independently on high-profile projects. You will engage with clients, including listed companies, local authorities, educational institutions, banks, developers, contractors, and consultants on both national and international levels, and the role promises involvement in complex energy and infrastructure matters as well as various emerging sectors, including student accommodation and PRS. The team handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious work, and lawyers with expertise in either or both could be accommodated within the existing structure.

Qualifications

• Ideally 7 years' + PQE in construction law - specialists in contentious or non-contentious work (or indeed both) are welcome to apply
• Experience supervising team members and leading projects independently
• Strong client relationship management skills with exposure to diverse sectors
• Previous exposure to energy, infrastructure, or emerging sectors like student accommodation or PRS will be advantageous, although not a prerequisite.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to oversee complex matters confidently
• Solicitor status in England & Wales with relevant legal qualifications

This position offers a range of compelling benefits, including flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive annual leave and paid sabbatical scheme, and a generous bonus scheme.

For further information about this Construction Solicitor opportunity, please apply in confidence or contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.