Construction Associate (1-5 PQE)

Leeds – £57,000 - £65,000

Role: Construction Solicitor (1–5 PQE)
Location : Leeds City Centre
Salary: £57K to £65K DOE
Contentious or Non‑Contentious Construction with Award‑Winning Culture

Are you a 1–5 PQE Construction Solicitor looking for a genuinely positive and career‑defining move? I’m representing a highly respected Leeds-based firm with a thriving Construction team that continues to grow from strength to strength.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative, well‑structured department offering high‑quality work and the chance to develop quickly. Whether your background is contentious, non‑contentious, or a mix of both, the team is open‑minded and keen to meet lawyers who bring energy, curiosity and commercial awareness.

This firm is known for its exceptional culture, the kind people talk about long after leaving the interview room. They have won multiple awards for both their people and their client service, and that shines through in how they support and develop their lawyers at every level.

The Role

You’ll gain exposure to an exciting variety of work, such as:

• Contentious work including adjudications, disputes and advisory pieces
• Non‑contentious drafting and negotiating of JCT/NEC contracts, appointments and project documentation
• Working alongside contractors, consultants, developers, funders and public‑sector clients
• Building your own client relationships and involvement in wider team initiatives

Who They’re Looking For

• A 1–5 PQE Construction Solicitor (contentious, non‑contentious or mixed)
• Someone commercially minded, confident with clients and keen to progress
• A team‑player who thrives in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment
• A lawyer who wants exposure to significant work with plenty of partner access