Construction NQ+ Leeds
- Employer
- Think Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire (GB)
- Salary
- Market Rate for West Yorkshire
- Closing date
- 17 Jan 2025
- Reference
- GR/TL/4625
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors
- Experience Level
- Junior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years
Job Details
Construction NQ/Associate
Leeds
Think Legal are keen to speak with junior construction lawyers looking for their next move in the West Yorkshire region.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic Construction team working on high-profile projects at a leading Leeds firm who have a great culture coupled with a great reputation for fantastic work.
Exposure to a mix of non-contentious and contentious work with leading construction, energy, and property clients.
A supportive environment where your career can thrive—based in Leeds with hybrid working (2-3 days from home).
Your Role
Non-Contentious Work:
Advise, draft, and review JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts.
Support professional team appointments and property/energy documentation.
Conduct due diligence and advise on construction-related bank transactions.
Contentious Work:
Handle construction disputes through adjudications, arbitrations, and TCC cases.
Provide clients with accurate advice by researching contracts and case law.
Represent clients in hearings, negotiations, and settlement discussions.
Business Development:
Build your personal brand by attending industry events, delivering training, and contributing to articles and blogs.
Collaborate in firm-wide marketing initiatives with full support.
The ideal candidate looks like:
NQ to Associate level, with construction law experience (contentious or non-contentious).
A confident, commercially minded self-starter ready to engage with diverse professionals.
Willingness to work across both contentious and non-contentious areas.
A team player who thrives under pressure and enjoys collaboration.
Why Join?
Work with one of the North’s largest Real Estate teams.
A chance to work at a firm where the upper echelons genuinely care about wellbeing, inclusiveness and development for junior lawyers
Opportunity for involvement in landmark projects
Enjoy outstanding benefits:
25+ days’ holiday (including your birthday off!).
Private healthcare, family-friendly policies, and a wellness program.
Access to clubs, committees, and volunteering opportunities.
If this sounds of interest please contact Graham Rawlinson at Think Legal Recruitment for a confidential chat - graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com
Company
Think Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house.
What makes us different?
We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect.
Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart.
Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships.
We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you.
Contact us on 0161 826 1411
- Website
- http://www.thinklegalrecruitment.com/
- Telephone
- 0161 826 1411
- Location
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2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
United Kingdom
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