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ROLE OVERVIEW FROM THE FIRM
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Role: Senior Associate
Department: Energy & Construction
Location: Manchester
The Team
Our Energy & Construction team is highly regarded for its expertise in complex, high-value disputes across the construction, engineering and projects landscape. The Manchester team forms part of a wider national and international practice, working seamlessly with colleagues across the UK and globally. The team advises a diverse client base including contractors, developers, insurers, and major corporates across the energy, infrastructure, PFI/PPE and development sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, the team offers exposure to significant and varied disputes, within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on technical excellence and client delivery.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join our Energy & Construction team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, complex contentious matters across the construction, engineering and projects space.
The role will focus on dispute resolution, acting for a broad range of clients across the energy, infrastructure and development sectors. You will be involved in all stages of disputes, including adjudication, litigation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Key Responsibilities
• Advising on a wide range of contentious construction and engineering matters
• Acting on complex, high-value disputes arising from major projects
• Handling adjudications, High Court litigation, and other dispute resolution processes
• Advising clients across the energy, infrastructure, PFI/PPE and development sectors
• Managing your own caseload while supporting partners on larger, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practic
Skills & Experience
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong experience in contentious construction / engineering disputes
• Proven experience in dispute resolution processes including adjudication and litigation
• Exposure to energy, infrastructure, PF
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