Construction Solicitor or Associate

Construction Associate – 1+ PQE Top-Tier National & International Practice | Manchester or Leeds | Big-Ticket Non-Contentious Construction An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technically strong and ambitious construction lawyer to join a leading Construction & Engineering team, based in Manchester or Leeds. This role is ideal for someone looking to work on high-profile, complex construction & engineering mandates and to grow their expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment. Advise on non-contentious construction work across sectors including residential, infrastructure, energy, transport, civil engineering and utilities. Work with clients such as sponsors, developers, employers, operators, contractors, sub-contractors and professional teams on procurement strategies, facilities management, and avoidance & resolution of disputes. Take ownership of matters and build trusted relationships with clients, delivering high-quality, timely and commercially driven advice. Support cross-jurisdictional and project-wide work, collaborating with teams in other offices and specialist groups (real estate, projects, banking etc.). Participate in business development and client relationship building; Qualified lawyer with 1 or more years’ PQE in construction law (non-contentious emphasis). Strong drafting skills and solid technical understanding of construction procurement, project documentation and contract forms. Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ambition to grow your construction specialism in scale, complexity and geography. You’ll be part of a large specialist Construction & Engineering group (100+ lawyers, 24 partners) acting on some of the UK’s most significant private and public sector construction projects. Access to excellent learning & development support, with structure, mentoring, and full backing from senior colleagues. Collaborative and supportive culture, where technical excellence meets commercial insight. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you’re a construction associate looking to work on high-profile, non-contentious mandates in a well-respected team, we’d love to hear from you.