Construction Associate | High Growth Manchester Firm | 2 PQE This is a standout opportunity to join one of Manchester's most exciting and fastest growing law firms, widely regarded as a true market disrupter. With significant momentum and continued investment, the firm is now looking to strengthen its Construction offering with the addition of an Associate. The Firm Formed less than 10 years ago, this firm has quickly built a reputation as one of the most dynamic and ambitious practices in the North West. With Legal 500 recognition across multiple departments and a number of partners hired directly from top 10 international firms, it continues to attract high calibre talent and premium work. The firm offers a full service platform, advising major businesses across Corporate, Employment, Commercial Disputes and Construction, alongside a strong private wealth offering for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals. This breadth of expertise creates a highly collaborative environment with strong cross referral opportunities. Construction has become a core strategic focus for the firm and has seen significant growth over the past 6 months, driven by increased client demand and high value instructions. With further expansion plans in place, the team is building real momentum and offers an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers looking to play a key role in its development. Despite the pedigree of its lawyers, the culture remains open, entrepreneurial and accessible. Partners are hands on and approachable, offering a level of exposure and support that is often difficult to find in larger international firms. Combined with strong financial backing and clear growth plans, the firm presents a compelling long term opportunity. The Role You will join a growing Construction team in Manchester, working closely with a highly regarded partner on a broad mix of contentious and non contentious matters. The team is flexible in its approach and can support those with a specialist background in either contentious or non contentious construction, as well as those with a mixed practice. The work is varied and high quality, including adjudications, tribunal work, JCT contracts and construction related professional negligence matters. You will advise a strong client base that includes international businesses, developers and industry professionals such as surveyors and engineers. With the team in a growth phase, there is a real opportunity to take on responsibility, develop client relationships and play a key role in shaping the practice. Requirements You will be a Construction Solicitor with 2 years PQE Experience in either contentious or non contentious construction matters Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing team Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach What is on offer Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements Modern offices in Manchester city centre The opportunity to join a high growth firm with clear long term plans A genuine platform to progress and work closely with leading individuals in the field This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Associate to join a firm where the department is a key growth area, offering high quality work and real scope to progress.