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NON-CONTENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION – SENIOR ASSOCIATE / LEGAL DIRECTOR (5+ PQE) | MANCHESTERQC Legal • Manchester, GB
NON-CONTENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION – SENIOR ASSOCIATE / LEGAL DIRECTOR (5+ PQE) | MANCHESTER

NON-CONTENTIOUS CONSTRUCTION – SENIOR ASSOCIATE / LEGAL DIRECTOR (5+ PQE) | MANCHESTER

QC Legal • Manchester, GB
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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ABOUT THE FIRM Imagine joining a firm where your expertise shapes the skylines of cities and underpins some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK and beyond. This is the opportunity to become part of an award-winning Construction and Engineering practice that is redefining excellence across the built environment. With over 100 specialist lawyers, the team advises on everything from ports and sports stadiums to residential developments and transport hubs, partnering with leading developers, government bodies, contractors and household-name corporates. The firm’s culture is dynamic and collegiate, encouraging innovation, collaboration and the confidence to do things differently. It is a place where you will be valued for your insight, supported to progress and inspired to achieve your very best. THE OPPORTUNITY
  • Play a central role in delivering complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors including living, office, retail, life sciences, energy, industrials and transport.
  • Advise a diverse and prestigious client base including public sector bodies, funders, developers, operators and professional teams on procurement strategies, facilities management and dispute avoidance mechanisms.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a full range of construction and engineering contracts including JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements.
  • Work closely with partners and senior lawyers across Real Estate, Banking, Corporate and Projects to provide seamless cross-practice support.
  • Take on meaningful responsibility with genuine autonomy, high client contact and the opportunity to help drive team growth and client relationships.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
  • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE and a solid background in non-contentious construction law.
  • Experience advising on major UK construction or engineering projects, with strong technical drafting skills.
  • Commercially minded and solution driven, with the ability to add value through sector knowledge and practical insight.
  • A natural collaborator who enjoys mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
  • Enthusiastic about legal innovation, technology and new ways of delivering client excellence.
WHAT’S ON OFFER
  • A front-row seat in one of the UK’s most respected Construction and Engineering teams, working on career-defining projects.
  • A clear and structured pathway for progression to partnership or leadership level.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that celebrates individuality and ambition.
  • Access to a global network of expertise and high-quality work across public and private sectors.
  • A highly competitive remuneration package designed to attract and reward the very best.
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