Contentious Construction Managing Associate

Job Description

Contentious Construction Managing Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: 95000 to 125000 bonus and benefits

Experience: 5 years PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Managing Associate into its Construction and Engineering Disputes team in Manchester.

This is a senior opportunity for a construction disputes lawyer who wants to lead on high-value complex matters play a visible role in client relationships and business development and help shape the continued growth of a busy high-performing team.

The work spans formal disputes and project advisory stages acting for a broad range of stakeholders including developers lenders contractors consultants and public sector bodies.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading on complex contentious construction and engineering disputes including high-value contractual claims and professional negligence matters (acting for both claimants and defendants)

• Advising on disputes arising from major infrastructure projects including PFI and PPP schemes

• Advising strategically on construction documentation and project issues including consultant appointments warranties and construction and development contracts

• Taking a lead role in ADR including without prejudice meetings and mediations (including multi-party mediations) and supporting settlement strategy

• Managing key client relationships and identifying opportunities to deepen and broaden client support

• Taking an active role in pitching for work and driving business development activity

• Supervising matters delegating effectively and supporting delivery against deadlines and client expectations

• Coaching mentoring and developing junior colleagues sharing knowledge and supporting best practice

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5 years PQE with strong contentious construction experience

• Solid experience across dispute resolution processes including adjudication litigation and or arbitration

• Strong drafting skills and confidence preparing pleadings and evidence (including witness and expert statements)

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with confidence advising clients and collaborating with counsel and experts

• Strong procedural and document management skills with a proactive approach to diary and deadline management

• Commercial judgement and the ability to deliver clear practical advice under pressure

Desirable

• Strong experience of TCC litigation

• Experience supporting on complex multi-party disputes

• Experience leading mediations and settlement discussions

Whats On Offer

• Salary of 95000 to 125000 bonus and benefits

• High-calibre work with strong client exposure across a broad range of sectors

• A supportive collaborative team with genuine investment in development and progression

• Structured training mentoring coaching and leadership development opportunities

• A genuinely inclusive environment with active networks and a focus on belonging

Working Arrangements

Manchester. Full-time permanent role.

Next Steps

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