Construction Associate (3+ PQE)
Manchester – £68,000 - £72,000
Construction Associate | Manchester | 3+ PQE
A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Construction Associate (3+ PQE) to join its growing Construction team in Manchester city centre.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading construction and engineering lawyers on a broad range of high-quality matters while developing your career within a supportive and ambitious team. The firm offers a clear progression pathway, strong partner support and genuine opportunities for long-term career advancement.
The Role
You will advise a diverse client base on a mixture of contentious and non-contentious construction matters across a wide range of sectors. The team acts on complex and high-value projects, providing commercially focused advice to developers, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders.
Working closely with senior lawyers and partners, you will play an active role in client relationships, business development and the continued growth of the practice.
About You
Applications are welcomed from construction solicitors with 3+ years' PQE, although candidates with more senior experience could be considered.
You will ideally have:
A highly regarded national law firm is looking to appoint a Construction Associate (3+ PQE) to join its growing Construction team in Manchester city centre.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading construction and engineering lawyers on a broad range of high-quality matters while developing your career within a supportive and ambitious team. The firm offers a clear progression pathway, strong partner support and genuine opportunities for long-term career advancement.
The Role
You will advise a diverse client base on a mixture of contentious and non-contentious construction matters across a wide range of sectors. The team acts on complex and high-value projects, providing commercially focused advice to developers, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders.
Working closely with senior lawyers and partners, you will play an active role in client relationships, business development and the continued growth of the practice.
About You
Applications are welcomed from construction solicitors with 3+ years' PQE, although candidates with more senior experience could be considered.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in construction law, with exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Knowledge of standard form construction contracts, including JCT and NEC contracts.
- The ability to deliver practical, commercially focused advice.
- Strong drafting and technical legal skills.
- Experience building and managing client relationships.
- A proactive and ambitious approach to career development.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- An interest in business development and cross-selling opportunities.
- Experience supervising or supporting junior team members.
Huw Flanagan-Roberts is a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having joined the team under a year ago. With a background in sales management and a design degree, Huw has a unique combination of skills that he uses to build strong relationships with clients and candidates in the legal sector. Inspired by his personal connection to law through his marriage to a corporate lawyer, he is comfortable navigating legal terminology and helping candidates and clients in their career journeys. Outside of work, Huw grew up in Wales and speaks Welsh almost fluently, a skill he enjoys using when visiting his homeland.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Construction Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £68,000 - £72,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1367854
