Construction Senior Associate

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Ontario seeks a Construction Senior Associate to manage high-value construction disputes. The role involves advising a diverse client base on complex legal matters, fostering team growth, and contributing to firm strategy. The position offers a hybrid working model and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discounts on retail and health services

Professional development opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contentious construction law.
• Strong ability to manage complex disputes and risk strategies.
• Confident in client interactions with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction disputes including litigation and arbitrations.
• Advise on various contentious legal matters such as defects and delays.
• Draft and negotiate construction documents including contracts and warranties.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client Development

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Senior Associate
Salary: DOE & PQE circa up to £100K
Hours: Full time
Location: Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firm's needs.
Job Reference: CWS493

I'm working with a top-tier law firm with a strong presence across the South East to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner-level construction lawyer for their Southampton office. This is a strategic role advising a high-value client base on complex construction matters, with a particular focus on contentious work.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the firm's ongoing growth and leadership within the construction team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead complex construction disputes, including adjudications, mediations, arbitrations, and High Court litigation, often involving multi-million-pound claims.
2. Advise on a broad range of contentious matters including defects, delay, disruption, loss and expense, liquidated damages, professional negligence, and insolvency-related disputes.
3. Draft and negotiate a full range of construction documents including JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, and guarantees.
4. Provide detailed risk assessments and due diligence reports for development and funding transactions across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
5. Work closely with colleagues in real estate, planning, corporate, and finance to provide joined-up advice throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Contribute to client development and team growth through mentoring, thought leadership, and strategic input.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years' PQE with strong experience in contentious construction law (transactional knowledge also welcome).
• Proven ability to manage complex disputes and advise on risk, strategy, and resolution.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills; confident with clients and commercial in approach.
• Track record in client development and mentoring; comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.

IN RETURN

• Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Endless professional and personal development opportunities.
• Modern law firm recognized for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to equality and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
• Up to 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private health insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Discounted retail, health, and professional services.
• Many more benefits.

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