Construction Lawyer
1 month ago
Are you seeking a new opportunity to further develop your career as an in-house construction lawyer working on high profile, high value projects which contribute towards improving travel for the public of Greater Manchester? Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a qualified construction lawyer with between 6-9 years post-qualification experience to assist in the delivery of large scale and high-profile transport projects such as the Bee Network, Bus Franchising, Northern Powerhouse Rail/Network North the Metrolink renewal and enhancement programme, TfGM’s future infrastructure programmes and Facilities Management. It is an exciting time to join our supportive in-house team who are passionate about nurturing our lawyers’ careers within the business providing you with exposure to some fantastic development opportunities.
Joining our large and supportive in-house legal team who cover a number of different areas of expertise, you will ultimately be providing legal services to the Organisation in accordance with policy and organisational requirements and dependant on your level of experience you will support or lead on the negotiating and drafting of construction documentation (including NEC 3 and NEC4) as well as ensuring that risks, as a result of construction elements of transactions, are recognised and managed accordingly.
You will be a non-contentious construction solicitor/Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in the construction law field (preferably in a public sector environment but this is not essential). This role will require substantial and demonstrable post qualification experience in construction matters and experience in NEC construction contracts.
You will have commercial acumen and proven experience of undertaking construction matters with between 6-9 years post-qualification experience. You will also have the ability to engage with private and public sector partners to secure efficient delivery of Greater Manchester’s ambitious transport and infrastructure projects and initiatives.
As part of a large, supportive and valued legal team, you will be given a diverse and interesting construction workload. You will receive training and support from a highly experienced team, which will enable you to enhance your skills and knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has made the decision to specialise in the construction field and wishes to become an accomplished construction law practitioner in a unique, innovative and forward-thinking public sector environment.
28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
~ Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
~ Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
~ Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
~ Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
~ We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required
We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
-
Construction Lawyer
7 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom MAP Legal Recruitment Full timeConstruction Lawyer - Senior AssociateWe are working with a national firm that is looking to bring in an additional Construction lawyer for its well-regarded team to work on non-contentious matters.This role can be offered on either a permanent or fixed-term contract basis and will allow the successful applicant to be involved in high quality, domestic and...
-
Construction Lawyer
5 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Pinsent Masons Full timeCONSTRUCTION LAWYER The Candidate RequiredWe are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer from NQ to 6 years PQE to join our Construction team in Manchester. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. The candidate will be a team player with a strong client focused...
-
Construction Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Pinsent Masons Full timeCONSTRUCTION LAWYER The Candidate RequiredWe are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer from NQ to 6 years PQE to join our Construction team in Manchester. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. The candidate will be a team player with a strong client focused...
-
Construction Lawyer
2 months ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Pinsent Masons Full timeCONSTRUCTION LAWYER The Candidate RequiredWe are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer from NQ to 6 years PQE to join our Construction team in Manchester. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. The candidate will be a team player with a strong client focused...
-
Construction Lawyer
7 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Idex Full timeNew Construction Associate vacancy with progressive, well-established L500 firm in Manchester. The firm seeks to appoint a Construction Lawyer to join their successful, Partner led team in Manchester. Applications are invited from Lawyers who have trained and qualified with another recognised national or international practice, have at least 2 years PQE and...
-
Construction Lawyer
2 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Pinsent Masons Full timeCONSTRUCTION LAWYER The Candidate RequiredWe are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer from NQ to 6 years PQE to join our Construction team in Manchester. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. The candidate will be a team player with a strong client focused...
-
Construction Lawyer Nq
4 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full timeConstruction Lawyer at NQ+ required for a modern and well-established law firm in Manchester or Liverpool **Your new company** This is an expansive and highly regarded North-West based law firm that are looking to expand their Construction team with a Newly Qualified (NQ) lawyer, up to Legal Director level to handle a growing caseload of contentious and...
-
Construction Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Idex Full timeNew Construction Associate vacancy with progressive, well-established L500 firm in Manchester. The firm seeks to appoint a Construction Lawyer to join their successful, Partner led team in Manchester. Applications are invited from Lawyers who have trained and qualified with another recognised national or international practice, have at least 2 years PQE and...
-
Construction Lawyer
4 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Idex Full timeNew Construction Associate vacancy with progressive, well-established L500 firm in Manchester. The firm seeks to appoint a Construction Lawyer to join their successful, Partner led team in Manchester. Applications are invited from Lawyers who have trained and qualified with another recognised national or international practice, have at least 2 years PQE and...
-
Junior Construction Lawyer
2 months ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Haggerty Jaques Full timeCONSTRUCTION (NON-CONTENTIOUS) LAWYER, 5+ PQE LEEDS OR MANCHESTER WITH HYBRID WORKING OPTIONS Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits A brilliant opportunity for a Construction lawyer with non-contentious experience to join the Leeds or Manchester office of this innovative firm . Our client’s specialist Construction team advises clients...
-
In-house Construction Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full timeThis role requires a In-house Construction Lawyer who will provide proficient legal advice in the public sector, specifically within the transport industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law and be able to work collaboratively within a team. Client DetailsOur client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the...
-
In-house Construction Lawyer
1 month ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full timeThis role requires a In-house Construction Lawyer who will provide proficient legal advice in the public sector, specifically within the transport industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law and be able to work collaboratively within a team. Client DetailsOur client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the...
-
In-house Construction Lawyer
1 month ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full timeThis role requires a In-house Construction Lawyer who will provide proficient legal advice in the public sector, specifically within the transport industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law and be able to work collaboratively within a team. Client DetailsOur client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the...
-
In-house Construction Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full timeThis role requires a In-house Construction Lawyer who will provide proficient legal advice in the public sector, specifically within the transport industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law and be able to work collaboratively within a team. Client DetailsOur client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the...
-
Construction Junior Lawyer
4 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time €65,000 - €95,000Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (2+ PQE)- Manchester- Top Tier Firm My client are a growing national law firm who are looking to add a non-contentious construction lawyer to their construction and infrastructure team in Manchester city centre, you will have the opportunity to work on big-ticket projects...
-
Construction Junior Lawyer
4 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time €65,000 - €95,000Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (2+ PQE)- Manchester- Top Tier Firm My client are a growing national law firm who are looking to add a non-contentious construction lawyer to their construction and infrastructure team in Manchester city centre, you will have the opportunity to work on big-ticket projects...
-
Construction Junior Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time €65,000 - €95,000Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (2+ PQE)- Manchester- Top Tier Firm My client are a growing national law firm who are looking to add a non-contentious construction lawyer to their construction and infrastructure team in Manchester city centre, you will have the opportunity to work on big-ticket projects...
-
Construction Junior Lawyer
3 weeks ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time €65,000 - €95,000Non-Contentious Construction Solicitor Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer (2+ PQE)- Manchester- Top Tier Firm My client are a growing national law firm who are looking to add a non-contentious construction lawyer to their construction and infrastructure team in Manchester city centre, you will have the opportunity to work on big-ticket projects...
-
Construction Projects Lawyer
5 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full timeOur client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the transport industry in the Manchester area. They are committed to providing efficient and reliable services to the community, and have a strong focus on employee support and development. They seek an in-house construction lawyer to join as a Senior Legal Counsel The role will require supporting the...
-
In-house Construction Lawyer
5 days ago
Manchester, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full timeAbout Our Client Our client is a large public-sector entity, integral to the transport industry in the Manchester area. They are committed to providing efficient and reliable services to the community, and have a strong focus on employee support and development. They seek an in-house construction lawyer to join as a Senior Legal Counsel Job Description ...
