Manchester |Finchley, London | Reading| Partner level |Permanent
Orwins is building its national practice and we are looking for an experienced construction lawyer to join us at partner level — bringing expertise, clients and ambition in equal measure.
We do law differently — straightforward, commercially focused and built around long-term client relationships. Construction law sits naturally alongside our growing property and commercial practices, and we are looking for someone who can build a practice that serves developers, contractors, consultants and employers across the full spectrum of construction and engineering work.
What This Looks Like
- Leading the firm's construction practice — advising clients across contentious and non-contentious construction and engineering matters.
- Drafting and negotiating construction contracts — JCT, NEC and bespoke forms — as well as professional appointments, warranties and security packages.
- Advising on construction disputes — adjudication, arbitration and litigation — and supporting clients through the resolution process.
- Working closely with the property team on development finance, plot sales and development agreements where construction issues arise.
- Developing and growing a construction client base — supported by the firm's infrastructure and cross-referral network.
What We Are Looking For
A construction lawyer with strong technical skills across both contentious and non-contentious work, an established or developing client base and the commercial drive to build a practice within a growing national firm.
What You Will Get
At Orwins, we invest in our people just as much as our future. Our future is our people. This is a firm where your voice is heard, your contribution is recognised, and your development is taken seriously — not just talked about.
You will get genuine access to our C-Suite, senior partners, leaders, experts and clients from day one, working closely with a team that values expertise, supports each other and takes pride in doing things well. We are growing fast, and the people who join us will grow with us too.
- A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with your experience and the firm’s growth plans
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off — increasing with service
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
- Cash plan through Medicash
- EAP scheme (open to family members)
- Referral bonuses
- Enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies
- Salary sacrifice pension through NEST
- Hybrid working — we trust you to know where you do your best work
- Fresh, open plan offices across Manchester, Finchley and Reading
- CSR events and summer and winter colleague celebrations
- A people-focused, collaborative culture that makes coming to work genuinely worth it
Confidential conversations welcome.
Orwins is working in partnership with its recruitment partner Cogito Talent for this vacancy. As such you may be contacted by either the Cogito Talent or Orwins recruitment team during the screening phase.