Location: Manchester
Practice Area: Construction & Engineering
Level: Managing Associate / Legal Director
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its Construction & Engineering practice in Manchester.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new instructions, the team is looking to appoint a senior lawyer at Managing Associate or Legal Director level, depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on major UK and international construction projects, advising developers, contractors, funders and public sector bodies on complex construction and infrastructure matters.

You will play a key role in transactional project delivery, client relationship development and the continued expansion of the practice, while working alongside recognised leaders in the construction and engineering sector.

The Team

The Construction and Engineering team comprises over 100 specialist lawyers, including more than 25 partners, providing comprehensive legal support across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

The team advises clients on projects across a wide range of industries including:

Commercial real estate developments
Infrastructure and transport projects
Energy and utilities
Residential and living sector developments
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Civil engineering and process plant projects

The practice also works closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Banking, Corporate and Projects teams, delivering integrated advice on major development and infrastructure transactions.

Key Responsibilities

You will advise clients across the full lifecycle of construction projects, including:

Providing strategic advice on project structures and procurement strategies
Drafting and negotiating construction and engineering contracts
Advising on JCT, NEC and bespoke construction agreements
Supporting developers, contractors and funders on major development projects
Advising on risk allocation and dispute avoidance strategies
Working closely with partners on complex, high-value matters
Managing client relationships and building your own client portfolio
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE
Strong experience advising on non-contentious construction matters
Experience working on construction or engineering projects in the UK
Strong drafting skills and experience negotiating JCT, NEC or bespoke contracts
Ability to manage client relationships and complex transactions

Desirable

Experience advising clients across real estate development, infrastructure or energy sectors
Interest in legal innovation and legal technology
Experience mentoring and supervising junior lawyers

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a market-leading construction practice advising on high-profile infrastructure and development projects across the UK and internationally.

You will benefit from:

Exposure to complex construction and infrastructure projects
Working within a large, highly regarded construction and engineering team
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Clear career progression opportunities
Access to cutting-edge legal technology and project management tools

Apply

If you are a Construction Lawyer or Construction & Engineering Lawyer (5+ PQE) looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

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

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