Construction Partner
Our client is a leading law firm with offices in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm are a medium-sized specialist firm with expertise in construction, projects, real estate, litigation, housing management, corporate, governance, banking, and employment.
Ranked Tier 1 for social housing, they work with major Registered Providers, including the majority of the G15 group. Over the past decade, they’ve doubled turnover and continue to grow across the Midlands and the North.
The Opportunity
The firm has an unique opportunity for an ambitious senior construction lawyer to develop, lead, and manage the firm’s Birmingham-based Construction team. This is a senior leadership role within its thriving Construction, Engineering & Procurement team, which has grown by 400% in turnover over the past decade and is recognised for its expertise in the Building Safety Act 2022 and complex construction disputes.
Suitable candidates need not to be a partner at their current firm, but will have:
* Minimum 10 years’ PQE (England & Wales) as a construction solicitor
* A passion for building and running your own practice
* Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed construction law
What You’ll Do
* Lead and grow a Birmingham-based construction team
* Drive business development across the Midlands, including speaking at events and writing thought leadership pieces
* Advise on all aspects of construction law, from procurement and contract amendments to disputes and adjudication
* Manage client relationships, deliver practical and decisive advice, and oversee complex cases
* Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider growth of the Construction team
Why Join?
* Be part of a genuinely partner-led team recognised by Legal 500
* Work on high-profile projects and disputes in the construction sector
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to shape and grow a team within a dynamic, expanding firm
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