Contentious Construction; Senior Associate​/Legal Director | Pqe

About the Firm

The most significant construction disputes demand lawyers who can combine technical expertise with commercial judgement and strategic thinking. Our client is home to one of the largest specialist construction and engineering practices in the market, advising on complex and high-value matters across the full spectrum of the construction industry. Acting for developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, public sector bodies and infrastructure stakeholders, the team has built a strong reputation for handling sophisticated contentious construction matters across a wide range of sectors.

With a substantial pipeline of work and continued investment in growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving practice at a senior level.

• Advise on a broad range of contentious construction matters across both public and private sector projects.
• Act for developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, PPP organisations and public sector bodies.
• Work on disputes arising from JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
• Play a key role in the delivery of complex, high-value and strategically important mandates.
• Take an active role in developing and strengthening client relationships.
• Support the continued growth and expansion of a highly regarded construction practice.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across real estate, banking, projects and wider construction teams.
• Lead on matters, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to the successful delivery of client objectives.
• Mentor and support the development of junior lawyers within the team.

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years' PQE in construction law.
• Strong experience handling contentious construction matters.
• Excellent grounding in construction and engineering disputes gained within a recognised construction or real estate practice.
• Experience advising on disputes arising from standard form and bespoke construction contracts.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and coordinate colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and strategic advice.

• A highly competitive remuneration package designed to attract senior construction specialists.
• Access to a strong pipeline of complex and high-profile contentious construction work.
• The opportunity to work within one of the largest specialist construction and engineering teams in the market.
• Genuine scope to play a visible role in the continued growth and development of the practice.
• A platform to strengthen client relationships and further develop your professional profile.
• Exposure to major projects spanning infrastructure, energy, utilities, civil engineering and commercial development.
• A supportive environment with clear opportunities for long-term progression and leadership responsibility.