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Construction Senior Associate

Job Description

Amazing opportunity to join a UKtop100 firm and Legal500 team as part of their leading Construction team.


A respected full-service law firm is recruiting a Senior Associate with around 4 years’ PQE in construction law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone experienced across both contentious and non-contentious construction work. You will work on everything from traditional developments to complex infrastructure projects, including energy, student accommodation, PRS, and large-scale disputes like litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.


This is a hands-on role where you will work with listed companies, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors, and consultants, on both and international matters.


What They Are Looking For

  • A solicitor with approximately 4 years’ PQE in construction law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Experience advising across a range of sectors, including traditional development, infrastructure, energy, student accommodation or PRS
  • Proven ability in handling disputes via litigation, arbitration, adjudication and enforcement
  • Strong drafting, negotiating and legal analytical skills
  • Commercial awareness, confident client handling and the ability to work under pressure
  • Enthusiasm for mentoring more junior -earners and collaborating in a team environment


What’s On Offer

  • Genuine variety of work across construction law, disputes and transactional matters
  • Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 31 days after service, plus flexible holiday buy/sell option.
  • A bonus scheme that rewards high performance—eligible to earn up to a 35 % annual bonus.
  • Sabbatical entitlement, up to 2 weeks over 2 years or 4 weeks over 3 years.
  • Pension with at least 5 % employer contribution.
  • Life assurance providing 4x annual salary in case of death in service.
  • A supportive firm culture with a focus on , , sustainable careers and meaningful work-life balance.


This is truly a great role with a lot to offer. Get in touch for further info.

Construction Senior Associate

Leeds, UK
Full time

Published on 09/11/2025

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