CONSTRUCTION LAWYER The Candidate Required We are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer from NQ to 6 years PQE to join our Construction team in Manchester. Candidates must be technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. The candidate will be a team player with a strong client focused approach and excellent communication and organisational skills. Background to the Pinsent Masons’ Construction Practice For over 50 years Pinsent Masons has been recognised as the world’s best law firm for construction, energy and infrastructure projects. With over 100 Partners and nearly 450 Lawyers globally specialising in this area, the depth and breadth of our expertise and experience are unrivalled. We have been named ‘Global Construction Law Firm of the Year’ at the Who’s Who Legal Awards for 16 consecutive years and are described by the legal directories as a ‘formidable practice with market-leading capabilities’, with more individual listings than the next 3 biggest firms combined. We act for 18 of the top 20 international contractors, as ranked by the ENR250 (2023), as well as governments, sponsors, funders and investors on iconic projects that set the benchmark in terms of profile, scale, complexity and risk. Pinsent Masons’ deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an ‘entire project life cycle’ service to our clients. Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies and all forms of dispute resolution. The Manchester Team Our Manchester team is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and Chambers Directories for Construction in the North West and is led by 4 market leading partners. Anthony Bradley heads the team and stands out for his work on major UK-wide infrastructure matters. Michael Hopkins has an enviable track record advising on complex construction and PFI disputes. Siân Hughes‘ expertise in disputes involving large-scale building and infrastructure projects is noteworthy, as is Arwyn Jones‘ specialism in PFI and Energy disputes. The Opportunity High quality construction and disputes work. Early responsibility and opportunities to contribute to rewarding client relationships. Genuine long-term career prospects supported through our "best in class" training and our Academy personal development programmes. Requirements Experience in Construction Advisory work including dispute resolution procedures adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation. Excellent academic background 0-6 years PQE About the firm Pinsent Masons is an international law firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which their clients operate. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 24 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Pinsent Masons are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. In recent years Pinsent Masons have achieved more Tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm and are recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the global infrastructure, energy, financial services and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice. Should you require further details, please contact our advisor who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: Haseeb.khan@pinsentmasons.com #LR-HK