Construction Partner

Manchester – £120,000 - £180,000

Construction LD/Partner - £100k-£150k - Manchester
  
The Opportunity:
If you are a Senior Construction Solicitor looking for more autonomy and a potential step up to Partner, this role could be perfect. This commercial specialist firm, with offices in Manchester and London, is known for attracting high-quality work while offering a relaxed, outcomes-focused working environment that lets you excel.
  
About the Firm:
Renowned for delivering exceptional services and rivalling larger practices, this firm maintains a supportive and flexible work culture. They seek a senior lawyer with either a contentious or transactional background to help manage both the team and an ever-growing list of clients.
  
Role Overview:
In this role, you will help lead and manage the construction law team, provide strategic advice on complex construction matters, develop and grow your own portfolio of clients, and mentor junior associates as they progress in their careers.
  
Key Responsibilities:
Handling high-end contentious or transactional construction matters, building and maintaining strong client relationships, overseeing the professional development of junior team members, and contributing to the firm's strategic growth and success.
  
Why Join Them?
With a long history of supporting construction businesses from start-up through growth to successful disposals or mergers, the firm understands the challenges and pressures in the construction industry and is well-equipped to handle inevitable problems and disputes. If you seek to step away from "big law" for a more flexible, less micromanaged environment, this could be the ideal fit. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from £85k to £120k, depending on experience.
  
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Jon-Paul Hanrahan

Associate Director and Head of Commercial
0161 233 6360

jp@douglas-scott.co.uk

Jon-Paul Hanrahan, Associate Director and Head of Commercial at Douglas Scott, has over 20 years of legal recruitment experience, including 15+ years with the company. He partners with top international law firms and FTSE250/Fortune500 legal teams. Leading the Corporate & Commercial team globally, he advises on senior hires, team moves, and talent flow across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, shaping Douglas Scott’s success since its inception.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Construction Law
  • Type: Partner / Dept Head
  • Salary: £120,000 - £180,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 942004

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