Associate - Construction Disputes

Trowers & Hamlins; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins in London is seeking an associate to join the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. You will work on UK contentious construction matters for private and public sector clients, including adjudication, mediation, and arbitration across major contract forms.

The role offers exposure to domestic and international projects, business development opportunities, and close collaboration with colleagues across offices.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2 - 5 years' experience in contentious construction.
• Experience of adjudication and UK contentious construction work, or international arbitration in the construction sector
• Knowledge of construction standard form contracts such as JCT, FIDIC and NEC

Responsibilities

• Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation
• Dispute avoidance and risk management
• Contractual interpretation
• Professional negligence
• Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters
• Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required
• Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
• Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

Skills

Adjudication

UK contentious construction

International arbitration

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Location: London

Description

Construction is core to what we do, and our team enjoys a formidable reputation across the industry. Our work focuses on a broad scope of UK contentious construction matters which sees us acting for both private and public sector developers. Our experience extends across all the major contract forms (JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC, PPC and GC Works) as well as PFI and bespoke contracts.

As part of a dedicated 27 strong national contentious construction team you can also expect to work alongside colleagues on work which is being led out of our other UK offices as well as, working closely with our London real estate practice in advising developers, major international and domestic contractors, consultants and public sector bodies such as central and local government, and social housing providers. To accommodate year-on-year growth in client work we are seeking Associates to join our team in London

The Role

• Alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation, the resolution of claims under the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes and litigation
• Dispute avoidance and risk management
• Contractual interpretation
• Professional negligence
• Domestic projects in the main but with the opportunity to become involved in international matters
• Play an active role in business development and work to raise the firm's profile and help win new business
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other offices and other practice areas, and travel as required
• Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Initiate, build and maintain effective client relationships
• Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures

The Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 2 - 5 years' experience in contentious construction
• Experience of adjudication and UK contentious construction work, or international arbitration in the construction sector
• Knowledge of construction standard form contracts such as JCT, FIDIC and NEC
• Demonstrable passion for business development
• Drive, enthusiasm and vision
• Proven ability to manage files and excellent time management
• Flexibility and can-do approach
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.