Overview
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We’re a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it’s personal or business, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. We’re more than just a law firm – we’re a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We’re always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
Our Construction & Engineering team is nationally recognised for its expertise in construction law. Led by National Head Vijay Bange, we advise developers, funders, contractors, and consultants on a broad range of projects from fit-outs and residential conversions to major mixed‑use redevelopments. With offices nationwide, our team is well-positioned to support both local and national clients. We also provide guidance on international projects, working with trusted global partners to deliver local legal advice whenever needed. We are looking for an experienced Solicitor in Manchester to join our growing national team, working closely with Legal 500 ranked partner Robert Tunningley.
Responsibilities
* Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, development agreements, and procurement documentation
* Advising on facility agreements and agreements for lease
* Supporting clients through strategic early-stage advice to mitigate risks before projects become litigious
* Collaborating with our Real Estate and Corporate teams on multi-disciplinary matters
* Engaging with clients across sectors including housing, Build to Rent (BTR), student accommodation, commercial, and care developments
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE
* Solid experience in non-contentious construction law (or ideally a mix of both contentious and non-contentious)
* Confident in drafting and negotiating amendments to standard form contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC)
* Understands the commercial drivers behind development projects
* Proactive, client-focused, and able to build strong relationships
* Ability to work on own initiative but also as a supportive team player within a national construction team
Benefits
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – ability to buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday
* Generous and flexible pension schemes
* Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
* Westfield Health membership, with access to medical services and Aviva Digital GP services
We also offer a wide range of wellbeing initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working where role, team and client requirements allow.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Construction
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