Contentious Construction Managing Associate

Contentious Construction Managing Associate

Location
:
Leeds

Salary
: £95,000 to £125,000 + bonus and benefits

Experience
: 5+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Managing Associate into its Construction and Engineering Disputes team in Leeds.

This is a senior opportunity for a construction disputes lawyer who wants to lead on high-value, complex matters, play a visible role in client relationships and business development, and help shape the continued growth of a busy, high-performing team.

The work spans formal disputes and project advisory stages, acting for a broad range of stakeholders including developers, lenders, contractors, consultants and public sector bodies.

• Leading on complex contentious construction and engineering disputes, including high-value contractual claims and professional negligence matters (acting for both claimants and defendants)
• Advising on disputes arising from major infrastructure projects, including PFI and PPP schemes
• Advising strategically on construction documentation and project issues, including consultant appointments, warranties, and construction and development contracts
• Taking a lead role in ADR, including without prejudice meetings and mediations (including multi-party mediations), and supporting settlement strategy
• Managing key client relationships and identifying opportunities to deepen and broaden client support
• Taking an active role in pitching for work and driving business development activity
• Supervising matters, delegating effectively, and supporting delivery against deadlines and client expectations
• Coaching, mentoring and developing junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting best practice

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• 5+ years’ PQE with strong contentious construction experience
• Solid experience across dispute resolution processes, including adjudication, litigation and/or arbitration
• Strong drafting skills and confidence preparing pleadings and evidence (including witness and expert statements)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence advising clients and collaborating with counsel and experts
• Strong procedural and document management skills, with a proactive approach to diary and deadline management
• Commercial judgement and the ability to deliver clear, practical advice under pressure

• Strong experience of TCC litigation
• Experience supporting on complex, multi-party disputes
• Experience leading mediations and settlement discussions

• Salary of £95,000 to £125,000 + bonus and benefits
• High-calibre work with strong client exposure across a broad range of sectors
• A supportive, collaborative team with genuine investment in development and progression
• Structured training, mentoring, coaching and leadership development opportunities
• A genuinely inclusive environment with active networks and a focus on belonging

Leeds. Full-time, permanent role.