Construction Opportunities (Contentious and Non-Con) Senior Associate and upwards - Leeds

Construction

Location: Leeds & West Yorkshire
Type: permanent
Job Reference: 5687

Construction (Contentious and Non Contentious) Opportunities (Leeds)

Build something that's genuinely yours — no ceiling

A rare opportunity to plant a flag in the North— with the full weight of the high-calibre London office behind you.

The opportunity

Our client is a well-regarded firm with a prestigious track record — their work includes some of the most high-profile cases in the sector. They're serious about building a genuine Leeds presence with their construction practice, not an outpost. This is an opportunity to be the person who makes that happen.

There's no rigid job spec here. They want good lawyers — people who can stand on their own two feet, who care about the work, and who want to build something meaningful rather than slot into an existing structure. Both contentious and non-contentious lawyers are of interest, ideally at Senior Associate level or above.

What makes this different

No partnership ceiling (and a chance to make Partner early in your career)
A clear and genuine route to equity — salaried partner, then equity partner. No artificial barriers.
Exceptional work
High-profile, complex matters across construction and engineering — the kind of work that builds reputations.
Beautiful Leeds offices that had grown organically within other sectors over the past few years
A stunning working environment, with full support from an established London team behind you.
Genuinely nice people
A collegiate, supportive culture — people who invested in making this work, not just filling a seat.
Plenty of work
A strong pipeline from day one — no scratching around to build a book from nothing.
Ownership from day one

You'll be shaping the Leeds offering — your market, your profile, your practice.

Who they're looking for

You could be a contentious construction specialist — someone with a background in disputes who thrives in adversarial matters. Or you could be non-contentious, advising on contracts, procurement, and project structures. What matters more than the specific mix is that you're ambitious, self-sufficient, and excited by the idea of building something rather than maintaining it.

An existing following would be welcomed but is by no means essential — the work is there. What's non-negotiable is quality, character, and the drive to put this firm on the map in the North.

Interested?

Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal for more information.
kim@thinklegalrecruitment.com
Strictly confidential. All approaches handled with discretion.

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