Job Description

Construction Senior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 5+ years’ PQE

This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a growing national Construction team in Leeds, with a particular focus on fire and building safety issues and related disputes.

You’ll advise major developers and other stakeholders on fast-moving, technically complex matters arising from the evolving building safety landscape, including remediation strategies and high-value claims.

The Opportunity

• Advise clients on fire and building safety issues and related construction disputes

• Support clients on remediation procurement strategies and risk management

• Act on the defence and pursuit of formal claims, including high-value court proceedings and arbitrations

• Work on construction litigation matters, including (ideally) professional negligence aspects

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts (including fire engineering, structural, architecture, project management and QS)

• Contribute to improving processes, innovation and the use of legal technology

• Build client relationships and support business development activity

• Support and mentor junior colleagues as the team grows

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 5+ years’ PQE with construction litigation / disputes experience

• Strong technical grounding in construction law and dispute resolution

• Commercial mindset with the ability to advise strategically and pragmatically

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues

• Strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure

• Discretion and professionalism, with exceptional attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience advising on building safety and remediation matters

• Professional negligence experience

• Interest in the wider political and regulatory issues affecting the construction and development sector

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £90,000 + bonus (dependent on experience)

• Leeds location

• High-quality, technically challenging work in a growth area of construction law

• Support, coaching and structured development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options, pension, wellbeing support and additional benefits)

About Our Client

Our client is a national law firm with a well-established construction practice and a strong pipeline of work. The team advises a wide range of clients across the construction and development sector and is known for a collaborative, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Flexible working patterns are available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.