Construction Solicitor
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 30 Sep 2019
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2019
- Ref
- TS/893610
- Contact
- Tony Seymour
- Job Title
- Associate
- Practice Area
- Commercial Litigation, Construction, Litigation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Construction Solicitor Manchester (contentious) 1-5 PQE - £40,000 - £55,000
CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR / ASSOCIATE - MANCHESTER
Construction Solicitor / Associate - One of the leading construction teams of a top 100 firm based in Manchester city centre is looking for a talented solicitor or associate. Expect a range of top quality construction litigation work advising broad client base from SMEs to large national companies.
THE ROLE AT A GLANCE
- Job title: Construction Solicitor / Associate 1-5 PQE
- Location: Manchester
- Salary: £40,000 - £55,000
- Reports to: Partner
- Previous Experience: 1-5 PQE - Solicitor or associate with particular experience in construction litigation. A keen interest in business development is also important.
A FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION WORK
The team boasts a collection of accolades and is highly rated in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The client base and quality of work is also impressive including large national and international clients operating in mining, utilities, chemicals and engineering. The team advise numerous clients in the public and private sector across an equally varied range of sectors including energy infrastructure and development.
This is without doubt one of the leading construction litigation teams in the North advising on complex high-value contentious construction matters throughout the UK.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The department is growing and is looking for a construction solicitor with roughly 1-5 years PQE. Applicants should be academically bright, but also demonstrate strong skills of commercial application. Perhaps you are looking for a new challenge at a firm where you will gain excellent exposure to quality work whilst being able to progress as your career develops. Our client is looking for strong all-rounders, both academically and technically. Applicants should have:
- Proven construction litigation experience from a respected firm;
- Strong academic background;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong understanding of principles of 'black letter' litigation law
As this is a growing team, you will also have an active part in all areas of business development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate and the change to forge a truly varied, interesting and rewarding career in construction litigation.