Construction Senior Associate

Construction Senior Associate

Location:

Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience:

5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Manchester, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes
• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management
• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations
• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)
• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology
• Build client relationships and support business development activity
• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience
• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution
• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues
• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters
• Professional negligence experience
• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)
• Manchester location
• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law
• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions‑led approach.

Manchester. Flexible working patterns are available.

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