Construction Solicitor (4-6 PQE)

A top 30 law firm with a truly excellent reputation is looking for a Construction Solicitor to join their Legal 500 team in Leeds city centre.  

As well as providing a fantastic benefits package and superb working culture, the firm place a significant emphasis on the wellbeing of their employees and offer flexible and home working.  

This is an excellent position for an experienced Construction Solicitor who enjoys business development looking to handle top-quality work at a leading firm. 

Construction Solicitor - Leeds  The company & role 

An international commercial practice with a market-leading presence  
You will join a specialist Construction and Engineering Professional Indemnity team and be involved in defending high-value, complex matters on behalf of insurers, building contractors and construction professionals 
You will play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team and work collaboratively with colleagues across the North and both nationally and internationally 
The firm are committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity and are a Stonewall Diversity Champion 
They are also an accredited Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed Employer 

Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Huddersfield and Dewsbury  

Added extras and benefits  

Top of the market pay  
Agile working, including home working 
Private medical insurance 

Dental insurance 
Discounted gym membership 
Life assurance 
Wellbeing initiatives 
Bike to work scheme 

Free flu vaccinations 
Generous holiday allowance plus the option to buy and sell days 
Enhanced parental leave 
Contributory pension scheme 

The ideal candidate 

A Construction Solicitor or FCILEx with 4-6 years’ PQE 
Will have experience of handling construction and engineering matters and professional indemnity claims 
A dynamic and articulate solicitor with excellent client care skills 
Will enjoy business development 
Will have excellent organisation and time-management skills 
Will be willing to work as part of and share knowledge within an ambitious team 

How to apply for this Construction Solicitor role   If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above.   

Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact George on 03300 245 606 or email george.molyneuxbuckley@realmrecruit.com.  

George is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of commercial insurance lawyers. He recruits for roles at all levels, from commercial insurance paralegals to partners and works with leading commercial insurance teams across Manchester, the North West, Yorkshire and the West Midlands. If you’re looking to make a move, George can help you take your next step. 

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