Location: Leeds
Practice Area: Construction & Engineering (Contentious)
Level: Managing Associate / Legal Director
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Construction Lawyer (7+ PQE) to join its Construction & Engineering practice in Leeds.

Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of high-value mandates, the team is looking to appoint a senior lawyer to advise on complex construction disputes and project issues across a range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, commercial development and public sector projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile construction disputes, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a Tier 1 ranked construction practice.

Senior lawyers joining at Legal Director level will be encouraged to take leadership roles in client relationships, business development and team supervision.

The Team

The Construction & Engineering team comprises more than 100 specialist lawyers, including over 25 partners, providing comprehensive legal support across all aspects of the construction industry.

The Leeds team includes multiple partners and a large group of specialist construction lawyers, advising clients across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

The team works across a wide range of sectors including:

Commercial real estate developments
Infrastructure and utilities
Energy and industrial projects
Civil engineering and process plant developments
Public sector and PPP projects

Clients include developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, contractors and public sector bodies, and the team works closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Banking and Projects teams.

Key Responsibilities

You will advise clients on a wide range of contentious construction matters, including:

Acting on construction disputes and project-related claims
Advising on issues arising under JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts
Representing clients including developers, lenders, contractors and public sector bodies
Advising on risk management and dispute avoidance strategies
Leading complex matters and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
Managing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
Contributing to the continued growth and development of the construction practice

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE
Strong experience in contentious construction law
Experience advising on disputes arising from JCT, NEC or bespoke construction contracts
Strong client management and transaction leadership skills
Ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers

Desirable

Experience advising on major infrastructure or development projects
Exposure to complex construction disputes or adjudication
Interest in business development and client relationship management

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a Tier 1 construction practice working on high-value construction disputes and complex development projects.

You will benefit from:

Exposure to major construction and infrastructure disputes
Working within a large, highly regarded construction team
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Strong career progression opportunities
Opportunities to build your client network and leadership profile

Apply

If you are a Construction Lawyer or Construction Disputes Lawyer (7+ PQE) looking for your next opportunity in Leeds, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for further information.

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