Associate

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer — Senior Associate, Manchester

  • LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience5+ PQE
  • PracticeReal Estate

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Senior role within a busy non‑contentious construction team in Manchester, supporting delivery on large UK construction and engineering projects across public and private sectors. The post-holder will provide commercial, technical advice on procurement strategies and contract drafting/negotiation, with significant client contact and autonomy.

You will join a high‑performing national practice that works across buildings, infrastructure, energy, transport and other sectors, collaborating with wider real estate, banking and projects teams. There is a clear remit to support team growth, supervise junior lawyers and help develop client relationships.

  • Qualified solicitor with minimum 5 years' post‑qualification experience in non‑contentious construction law.
  • Proven experience on UK construction/engineering projects and advising on JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
  • Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, with experience of procurement and dispute avoidance mechanisms.
  • Demonstrable client management, team supervision and ability to work collaboratively across sector teams; interest in legal technology and process improvement.

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