LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for high-performing teams who want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams. Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm. If you are excited about the prospect of growing your career in an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced environment, and impressive professional development opportunities, then we’d love to hear from you! The Opportunity We are looking for a motivated lawyer to join our growing Construction practice in Manchester at Associate to Senior Associate level. We’re looking for a technically strong lawyer with a passion for client service, who is keen to help us build our practice further. The ideal candidate is a construction law generalist with experience in both front end matters and disputes. You’ll be working with an energetic and high-performing team of lawyers across a broad range of construction, infrastructure and commercial matters. Our construction practice covers domestic and commercial building projects. Our team services small, medium and enterprise-level clients, with a focus on providing efficient, cost-effective and quality legal services. This is an opportunity to practice law differently - without the stuffiness and bureaucracy of traditional law firms. You’ll enjoy the benefits of autonomy and flexibility, whilst being client facing and working alongside legal experts who genuinely care about your professional growth. We'd love for the successful candidate to be based in our Manchester office, but we're happy to consider remote work options, including from London, for the right person. Key Responsibilities Front End: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of construction contracts including JCT (build only and design and build), domestic building contracts, NEC contracts, consultancy agreements, subcontractor agreements. Advising clients on contract procurement strategies. Assisting with contractual claims and interpretation. Advising clients on a range of regulatory compliance matters such as: the Construction Act, adjudications, the CDM Regulations and high risk building regulations. Disputes: Managing construction disputes matters, adjudications and litigation. Finding commercial solutions for clients to avoid disputes. General: Contributing to the growth of team and business through the delivery of articles, external webinars, and internal ‘LV Academy’ training sessions. Working closely with your Practice Leaders, helping to train graduates, and being part of a fun, motivated and supportive team. The Ideal Candidate Qualified: An English qualified lawyer (essential) with at least 2 years of local experience in assisting business clients in a variety of construction matters. Additional experience in general commercial work will be highly valued. Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks. Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively. Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen; provides pragmatic legal support. Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people. Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow. Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience. The Perks Forward-thinking environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers Welcoming office environment in Ancoats and hybrid/remote working 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave Private medical insurance (post probation) Annual budget to spend on external learning and development Regular team socials and events Apply Today! If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out. A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!