Construction Associate

Job Description

Construction Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 3 Years PQE

Join a leading Construction and Engineering team recognised for delivering market-leading work on big-ticket projects across the UK and internationally.

Our client a nationally recognised law firm with a highly rated Construction and Engineering practice is seeking an ambitious non-contentious Construction lawyer to join their growing team. Due to continued success and growth this is an ideal opportunity to gain exposure to high-calibre market-leading work whilst benefiting from the support and structure to develop your career.

If youre an experienced Construction lawyer with 3 years PQE looking to work on significant projects with a team of named experts this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

As a Construction Associate youll become part of a wider national and international team of more than 100 specialist lawyers including 24 Partners offering a full service of legal solutions to all aspects of the construction industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on non-contentious construction matters across various sectors including:
  • Buildings and residential accommodation
  • Living accommodation
  • Civil and process plant engineering
  • Energy projects
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport
  • Utilities
• Working across both private and public sector projects
• Providing project support and advice to wider Real Estate Banking and Projects teams
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and documentation
• Managing complex construction transactions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas and industry groups
• Contributing to business development efforts
• Engaging in continuous professional development

This role offers excellent variety working on hugely varied construction projects with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team of experts.

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in construction law
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice
• Excellent technical analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Ambitious approach with desire to develop expertise
• Strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple construction sectors
• Knowledge of energy and infrastructure projects
• Understanding of public sector procurement
• Track record of business development
• Additional construction-related qualifications

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary ( dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Life and income protection

Professional Development:

• Extensive training programmes
• Mentoring from named experts in the field
• Leadership development support
• Continuous learning resources
• Technical and skills-based training
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to big-ticket market-leading work

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support programmes

Culture & Recognition:

• Supportive and collegiate environment
• Culture of improvement growth and collaboration
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Employee networks celebrating diversity
• Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Manchester office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
National Reach: Part of a team of 100 specialists across UK and international offices

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients operations. They are the natural choice for FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

The firms success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectives with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity.

Core Values:

• Technical excellence
• Real client insight
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre an ambitious Construction lawyer looking to work on market-leading projects with exceptional development opportunities wed love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
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