Construction Associate

Construction Associate 3+ years PQE l Top 50 Firm l City of Manchester


The Firm

This national Top 50 firm has become a household name with deep roots in the business community Nationally.

They have proven their ability to adapt and embrace change, with a unique model which has provided them with enhanced opportunities to grow as an entity and attract top talent.

The firm has been named one of the best firms to work for in the UK. They have multiple offices across the UK. They are highly regarded for all their core practice areas, and they attract leading and highly recommended individuals.

Their Construction offering is no exception and hosts leading Partners and Associates. If you are a Construction Solicitor looking to join a Top 50 firm with an enviable culture of support and investment, read on…

The Role

The Construction team provide advice covering all aspects of the development process, including resolving any disputes that arise during a project or thereafter.

The team acts for a range of International Construction Projects, developers and the majority of the country's leading housebuilders, as well as many major surety companies.

The role will consist of prosecuting litigation, arbitration, and adjudication proceedings with precision and expertise. Due to the multi-million high-profile nature of your caseload, you will master the strategic application of alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation, conciliation, and expert determination.

You'll also have the opportunity to work on all major standard forms of construction and engineering contracts, as well as handle professional negligence claims, ensuring comprehensive coverage and resolution of disputes in the construction industry.

For the successful candidate, this will be a fantastic opportunity to handle a broad range of top-quality work both nationally and internationally in a thriving and highly reputable firm.

Requirements:

• You will be a Construction Solicitor with 3+ Years of PQE
• Solid grounding in Construction Litigation

• You are looking to enhance your business development skills to grow a strong network of clients.
• A meticulous eye for detail is essential
• You should have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid client relationships

What's on offer:

• Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE plus an exceptional benefits package
• Opportunity to work alongside leading Construction & Engineering Lawyers
• Varied and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outset
• The ideal candidate will be experienced managing a variety of transactions within construction litigation (including ideally professional negligence work), and some non-contentious construction experience would be advantageous.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Construction Solicitor with 3-6 years PQE with the ambition to be part of a powerhouse team in the heart of Manchester.

Apply now for immediate consideration or give Ralph Dowds at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.