A leading full-service commercial firm in Leeds is looking to recruit a Construction Associate (1-5 PQE) to join its growing specialist Construction team.This is a key hire as the team continues to expand its offering within a well-established and highly regarded Real Estate practice.The TeamThe Construction team currently comprises a Partner, two Senior Associates, two consultants and a Paralegal. Notably, both Senior Associates have rejoined the firm after spending time elsewhere, which speaks strongly to the quality of work, culture and long-term opportunities on offer.The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters and has a strong pipeline of work across a range of sectors.The RoleYou will advise clients on a broad range of construction matters, which may include:Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and associated documentationAdvising on procurement strategies and project riskHandling construction disputes, including adjudication, litigation and other forms of dispute resolutionWorking closely with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate and Litigation teams on multi-disciplinary mattersThe team can accommodate candidates with a contentious, non-contentious or mixed background. The key requirement is genuine construction specialism and high-quality experience.The Candidate1-5 years'' PQE in construction lawStrong technical grounding in either contentious, non-contentious or bothExperience gained within a recognised construction ..... full job details .....