Construction Legal Director

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Regional Managing Director | Facilitating Moves for Legal Professionals across Manchester, Liverpool & Leeds

Construction Legal Director (8+ PQE) | Top 25 UK Firm | Tier 1 Construction Practice

Construction Legal Director (8+ PQE) | Top 25 UK Firm | Tier 1 Construction Practice

This range is provided by JMC Legal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from JMC Legal Recruitment.

Firm

Consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers, this award‑winning firm is known for delivering high‑quality work while maintaining a genuinely supportive, people‑first culture. Despite its international reach, the environment remains collegiate and collaborative, with strong emphasis on development, wellbeing and flexible working.

The firm advises on some of the UK’s most ambitious projects and continues to grow its national and international footprint, attracting top talent through innovation, diversity and long‑term career investment.

Role

You will join a market‑leading Construction team advising on major regeneration schemes, energy and infrastructure projects, and high‑value public sector developments. The work is non‑contentious and spans the full construction lifecycle, including drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke contracts and providing strategic advice to domestic and international clients.

Clients include FTSE 100 companies, major developers, investment funds and government bodies.

With strong demand and continued growth, this role offers real influence, leadership responsibility and visibility across the firm.

What we offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer seeking high‑profile work, clear progression and a leadership role within a Tier 1 practice.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice

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Posted: April 11th, 2026