Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate

Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate - Leeds A UK-Top 50 firm is looking for a Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate to join their ambitious team in Leeds. The team has an excellent reputation across the UK and acts for some of the best-known names in the construction and engineering industry. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a leading national firm, which has authentically grown into one of the largest full-service firms in the UK. With ambitious plans for further growth this year, this is a really exciting time to join. This is an entrepreneurial firm where you will deal with high quality and often high profile work, as a part of a friendly, supportive and collegiate team. The contentious construction team deal with a wide range of challenging work across the country, spanning all aspects of the built environment and process plant, from infrastructure to commercial and residential buildings, offices, retail, logistics and production facilities. Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, as well as assisting the wider national team on complex matters. The team act for public and private sector employers, contractors, funds, consultants and sub-contractors and you will have exposure to key clients from the outset. ABOUT YOU You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 6 months experience in an established construction practice, this may have been as part of a training contract. The team are very much in growth mode, so more experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also possess the following: · Ideally NQ-8 years' PQE. · Experience of contentious construction work or a mix of contentious and advisory. · Self-starting and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. · A strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of the construction industry. · Willing to be a part of business development. OTHER INFORMATION · Competitive salary from £58,000 depending on experience. · A bonus and comprehensive benefits package. · Hybrid working with modern city centre office. If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration! BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.