Construction & Engineering (Contentious) Partner Opportunity

Think Legal Recruitment

  • Newcastle
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to join a prestigious North East law firm as a Salaried Partner in their expanding Construction & Engineering team. You could already be a Partner or a Senior Associate looking for the next big step in your career.This forward-thinking law firm is seeking a talented professional to lead and develop their contentious construction offering, working alongside an established team of partners and fee earners, while having the freedom to build and shape their own practice area.About the RoleWhat You'll Be Doing:Leading contentious construction matters including adjudication, litigation and dispute resolutionManaging and developing an existing associate solicitor specialising in construction disputesGrowing the contentious construction client base through active business developmentWorking collaboratively with the firm's established non-contentious construction teamBuilding and recruiting your own specialist team over timeCurrent Workload:The firm has experienced steady growth in construction and engineering disputes over the past 3 years, with sufficient work currently sustaining a dedicated associate-level fee earner and providing additional work for the disputes team. There's clear opportunity for expansion with the right leadership.What We're Looking ForEssential Requirements:8+ years PQE in construction and engineering dispute resolutionExtensive experience in adjudication processesCurrently operating at Senior Associate level or aboveStrong willingness to engage in business developmentProven ability to build client relationshipsDesirable:Existing client following or professional networkExperience managing junior lawyersTrack record in team developmentRemuneration & BenefitsSalary: Competitive
Structure: Salaried Partner role (no buy-in required)Additional Benefits:Profit Share Scheme - percentage of salary based on fee income achievedIndividual Bonus Scheme - discretionary rewards for exceptional contribution Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions Option to pay profit share directly into pension fundThe Support You'll ReceiveDedicated associate solicitor with exclusive contentious construction focusAccess to 3 experienced construction solicitors (18 months - 5 years PQE)Trainee/apprentice support Freedom to recruit additional specialist fee earnersFull backing from established disputes resolution teamFlexible approach to fee earning vs business development timeMarket OpportunityThe construction disputes market in the North East has shown consistent growth, with increasing opportunities emerging. This role offers the perfect platform to capitalise on this growth while building a market-leading contentious construction practice.This is an expansion role within a thriving practice area, offering genuine partnership-level responsibility from day one, exceptional support, and the freedom to build your own team in one of the region's most progressive law firms.For a confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal - kim@thinklegalrecruitment.comAll applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.CompanyThink 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 1411Company info Website Telephone 0161 826 1411 Location 2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
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