Senior Associate Construction

Brabners LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent law firm is seeking an experienced non-contentious construction lawyer at Senior Associate level in Manchester. Candidates will manage their own caseload and collaborate on complex cases while supporting the development of the department. The firm offers flexible working, competitive salary, and benefits including private medical insurance, bonus opportunities, and career development. Join a team recognized for innovation and diversity in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Insurance & Income Protection

25 days Annual Leave

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in non-contentious construction matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.
• Passionate about complex cases and client management.
• Experience at Associate level or working towards Senior Associate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead non-contentious construction cases.
• Collaborate with Partners on departmental development.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues as necessary.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership and mentoring

Client management

Complex case handling

Job description

THE ROLE & TEAM

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced non‑contentious construction lawyer to join our growing Construction team at Senior Associate level.

You will be joining the Construction team who have a wealth of experience acting for local authorities, contractors, developers, architects and consultant engineers in resolving complex disputes through adjudication, arbitration, mediation and litigation. The team work flexibly across our offices. As such, you can expect to work collaboratively with talented colleagues across the wider team and have exposure to high quality work across a range of sectors.

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WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Strong experience in dealing with non‑contentious construction matters
• Lead and manage your own caseload of non‑contentious construction matters
• Passionate about working on complex cases with a varied client base
• Work collaboratively to ensure a high level of client management
• Work closely with Partners to support and assist in the development of your department including marketing and business plans
• Previously worked at Associate or working towards Senior Associate level
• Supervise junior colleagues, when required, by coaching, mentoring and facilitating development.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Hybrid working (2 days on site)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave (increasing with service)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities

ABOUT US

Brabners is purpose‑led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award‑winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.