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Managing Associate / Legal Director — Contentious Construction, Leeds

  • LocationLeeds, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience7+ PQE
  • PracticeReal Estate, Litigation

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Senior contentious construction role within a busy, market-leading regional team based in Leeds. You will handle high-value construction disputes under JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts, acting for developers, lenders, public sector bodies and other industry participants.

The role offers a central position in a cohesive practice: leading matters, developing client relationships, supervising and coaching more junior fee-earners, and contributing to continued growth of the team.

Collegiate culture with broad project exposure across buildings, infrastructure, energy and utilities; opportunity to take visible client-facing and leadership responsibility.

  • Minimum c.7+ years' post-qualification experience in contentious construction law (disputes/arbitration/litigation).
  • Proven experience with JCT, NEC and other standard-form and bespoke construction contracts.
  • Track record of leading complex matters and supervising junior lawyers.
  • Strong academics (minimum 2:1 degree) and experience from a recognised construction or real estate practice.
  • Client-facing commercial approach and ability to develop relationships and contribute to team growth.

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