Associate - Projects & Construction

Department: Projects and Construction

Location: Manchester

Description Our award-winning construction practice is, justifiably, one of the leaders in the construction legal field; equally comfortable acting on landmark national infrastructure projects or complex regeneration deals and our work takes us across the globe, wherever our clients are active.

Our national offering is a 'life span' service for all construction/engineering related matters, from initial structuring, procurement advice, setting up contracts, appointments, joint ventures, and development agreements and supporting our clients on risk management and dispute resolution.

We are integrated with our colleagues in real estate, tax and planning. The team combines legal excellence, commercial acumen and an impressive track record together with a deep understanding of the construction industry. A number of our team are ranked as experts and leading practitioners in their field by Chambers UK and Legal 500.

The Role Where you'll work You will form part of a strong team of 61 fee earners and will be supported in keeping ahead of the latest industry trends and developments to best deliver for our clients.

We advise on some of the largest development, regeneration, and mixed-use schemes in the country, with all the complexities that brings, and have a broad range of clients: we act for private and public sector developers, institutional investors, in the education sector, institutional investors, and contractors. Unlike most construction practices, we self-generate most of our work as well as supporting our real estate, banking and corporate practices. You will be supported by strong leadership and supervision to enable you to develop your understanding of the construction sector locally, nationally, and internationally. We work on a collaborative basis which means you will be encouraged to share your ideas and get involved in the team's initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Advising clients including regional and national contractors and developers, local and central government departments, registered providers operating in the commercial / private and public sectors on complex construction projects;
• Advising on dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation
• Advising on dispute avoidance, risk management and contractual interpretation
• Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships.
• Actively participating in marketing initiatives.
• Proactive involvement in the wider life of the firm, for example supporting our responsible business, social impact and ED&I initiatives.

The Candidate The firm has a Career Development Framework that sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular, for this role we require:

• Qualified solicitor with 2 years' experience in contentious construction
• Excellent technical skills,
• Strong client focus,
• Drive and enthusiasm,
• Commercial awareness,
• Credibility,
• Excellent academic record,
• The willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the construction sector.

Benefits Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [email protected]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.