Construction Legal Director in Leeds

Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019. We are forward thinking and straight talking; our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a construction Legal Director with at least 8 years' post-qualification experience to join our thriving national Construction team based in our Leeds office. The role involves working alongside our experienced Construction Partners on a broad range of predominantly contentious matters, with the opportunity to be involved in non-contentious projects.

The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills in this area within a leading national team, interacting effectively with colleagues and clients at every level and actively engaging in business development. The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the ongoing comprehensive training available.

This opportunity is open to a Legal Director with at least 8 years' PQE. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for the law and a solid foundation in construction work, predominantly experienced in contentious / disputes matters. We will also consider candidates who are experienced in contentious transactions or with a broad construction background but who also practice in other areas.

• Ideally at least 8 years' PQE level construction experience at least partially advising on contentious / disputes construction matters
• A solid understanding of fundamental construction law
• Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services
• Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues
• A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude
• The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times
• Exceptional attention to detail

With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around, our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career.

Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent).

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies.