Construction Associate

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Construction Associate to contribute to a professional services firm in Manchester. You will focus on providing expertise within the construction sector, working on a variety of projects and cases.

Client Details

Our client is a well known international law firm with a top tier construction team. This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters. The team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development and career ambitions therefore offering excellent career prospects. The work of the group is hugely varied, from international arbitration on energy projects to adjudication on larger Real Estate developments and some of the largest PFI/PPP projects. Much of the work is generated from within the construction group itself with the team additionally providing Real Estate, Banking and PFI/Projects support. Projects and advice cover the whole range of construction, engineering and procurement issues across both public and private sectors.

Description

As a Construction Associate your duties will include:

Work on a diverse range of contentious construction and engineering disputes, including contractual claims, professional negligence matters (acting for both claimants and defendants), and disputes arising from major infrastructure projects such as PFI/PPP schemes (including schools, hospitals, and regeneration projects), energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities, and engineering installation contracts (including MF1 contracts).

Advise clients on a range of construction issues disputes relating to consultant appointments, warranties, construction and development contracts, in a range of sectors including living, office, retail life sciences, energy industrials and transport.

Handle your own matters (with supervision) and assist the Partners and Managing Associates on more complex matters.

Gain experience in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including "without prejudice" meetings and mediation (including multi-party mediations), and will be involved in advising clients at all stages of the ADR process.

Profile

A successful Construction Associate should have at least 1 PQE in construction work. Please note that the level of e

• A qualified legal background, with experience in construction law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for construction contracts.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and legal frameworks.
• A proactive approach to managing client relationships and meeting their needs.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £67,500 to £82,500.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Participation in a rewarding bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A supportive and professional work environment in Leeds.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career within the professional services industry, apply today for this exciting Construction Associate opportunity!