Legal Director – Contentious Construction

Job title:

Legal Director – Contentious Construction

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

Contentious Construction Legal Director (7+ PQE) | Top 50 Firm | Leading International Practice | LeedsThe FirmOne of the UK’s most respected law firms, recognised as a Top 50 firm with a reputation for excellence across the legal industry. This highly regarded firm, with offices nationwide, has earned its place as an employer of choice, celebrated for its commitment to innovation, growth and employee satisfaction.Renowned for their expertise across core practice areas, this firm consistently attracts top-tier legal professionals. Their Construction team is no exception, boasting a distinguished lineup of skilled Partners and Associates. If you’re an experienced Construction Solicitor seeking to advance your career in a firm that values both professional development and workplace culture, this opportunity in Leeds could be your next step.The RoleAs a key member of this prestigious Construction team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly respected and experienced Partners on a diverse portfolio of predominantly contentious matters, while also gaining exposure to non-contentious projects. You will also play a big part in driving this team’s next phase of growth.The team advises on a wide array of international construction projects, representing leading developers, the country’s top housebuilders, and major surety companies.Recognised for their outstanding working culture, you’ll join an environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth-where colleagues support one another to deliver exceptional service to their clients.The Ideal Candidate

• Be a qualified Construction Solicitor with 7+ years PQE
• Have a strong grounding in both contentious Construction matters
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build lasting client relationships
• Show an eagerness to enhance your business development skills and expand your professional network
• Possess a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing complex caseloads

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Package: An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package to reflect your expertise.
• Exceptional Team: Work alongside some of the UK’s leading lawyers in Construction and Engineering law.
• Varied Caseload: Enjoy a stimulating workload that offers autonomy and exposure to national and international projects.
• Professional Development: Thrive in a firm that invests in its people, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where your career can flourish.

Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Legal Director – Contentious ConstructionAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs

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Expected salary

£80000 – 95000 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:28:58 GMT

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