Construction Partner

Eventus Legal are seeking a Construction Partner to join an ambitious national law firm in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This full-time, permanent job offers hybrid working and the opportunity to shape a specialist practice within a collaborative business. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, service-related increases and your birthday off, alongside private medical insurance and a health cash plan. The firm offers direct access to senior leadership, support for professional development and the autonomy for experienced lawyers to help shape its teams and services.

About the Role

As Construction Partner, you will lead the construction and engineering practice. Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Drafting and negotiating JCT, NEC and bespoke contracts, appointments, warranties and security packages.
• Handling adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
• Supporting property colleagues on development finance, plot sales and development agreements.
• Growing the client base through firm infrastructure and referrals.

About You

This opportunity suits an experienced construction lawyer at Senior Associate or Legal Director level who is ready to step into Partnership. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong contentious and non-contentious technical skills.
• An established or developing client base.
• The commercial drive and ambition to build a practice.

Benefits and Rewards

The firm invests in professional development and gives experienced lawyers scope to influence its future. The successful Construction Partner will also benefit from:

• Hybrid working.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, and your birthday off.
• Private medical insurance and a health cash plan.
• An employee assistance programme accessible to family members.
• Referral bonuses and enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies.
• A salary sacrifice pension.
• Complimentary fruit, drinks and regular lunches.
• Corporate social responsibility events and summer and winter celebrations.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a growing national firm advising businesses and private clients. Its corporate team is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers, reflecting the strength of the wider practice you will work alongside. The firm values accessible advice, commercial understanding and supportive working relationships. Experienced lawyers have meaningful input into client relationships, team development and strategy, with ongoing learning and career development supported as the business grows.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.