A leading UK firm is looking for a Senior Lawyer to join their team in the North-West. This is an opportunity to work on some of the country’s most significant and high-value construction and infrastructure projects, including landmark logistics developments, major data centres, and prime office buildings. You will collaborate with a diverse client base some of Europe’s top real estate funds and provide expert advice on non-contentious matters.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior / Principal Construction Associate, you will play a pivotal role in delivering first-class legal services on some of the UK’s most ambitious construction projects. Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

Advising on non-contentious construction matters across a range of sectors including logistics, real estate, infrastructure, process plant contracts, and property finance. Managing relationships with key clients such as investors, developers, landlords, and real estate funds by acting as their trusted advisor throughout the lifecycle of major projects. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard forms of construction contracts (including JCT and NEC), development agreements, remediation contracts, and associated documentation. Supervising junior associates and trainees within the national team by offering guidance on technical issues and supporting their professional development.

What You Bring:

Your background as a Senior / Principal Construction Associate will ideally include:

4+ PQE advising on non-contentious construction matters within private practice or industry settings. Proven track record drafting and negotiating standard forms of construction contracts (JCT/NEC) as well as development agreements and process plant documentation. Strong understanding of real estate support work including acquisitions/disposals, property finance transactions, and infrastructure project delivery. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build rapport with clients ranging from institutional investors to developers and public authorities.

The Company:

This firm has offices spanning the UK—including Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London—and Brussels, and support some of the world’s most impactful businesses across diverse sectors. Their culture is built around empowering people: everyone is encouraged to be authentic while working together towards shared goals in supportive teams that value kindness as much as expertise. As one of the top 50 law firms awarded ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People status, they back up their values with action—offering flexible working opportunities tailored around individual needs alongside comprehensive benefits designed for wellbeing at every stage of your career. Whether it’s access to high-quality work on landmark projects or transparent pathways for progression into senior leadership roles like partner or legal director, this is an environment where your contributions are recognised—and your ambitions supported every step of the way.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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