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Construction Solicitor

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  • Negotiable
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate Construction Solicitor to join its Construction team.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse construction caseload while supporting the ongoing development of the team. The role would suit a comfortable lawyer who works autonomously and contributes to business development activities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a busy construction caseload

  • Advising clients on a range of construction matters

  • Delivering a high standard of client service

  • Supporting and supervising junior team members

  • Building and maintaining client relationships

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm

  • Contributing to internal know-how and precedents

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 7 years' PQE in construction law

  • Experience handling a range of construction matters

  • Ability to manage files with minimal supervision

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • Confident client-facing approach

  • Experience in business development and networking

Desirable:

  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction work

  • Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Why Apply?

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Opportunity to play a key role within a growing team

  • High-quality, varied construction work

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Aimee Mann Senior Consultant

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