Associate/Senior Associate solicitor - Construction

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan au Royaume-Uni recherche un Associate ou Senior Associate en Contentieux/Non-Contentieux de Construction. Le candidat idéal aura entre 3 et 10 ans d'expérience PQE, avec une expertise dans la gestion de conflits sous des contrats de construction standard. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique à Londres, offrant des perspectives de développement de carrière enrichissantes au sein d'un environnement collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Expérience en conseil sur des contrats de construction comme JCT et NEC.
• Représentation des clients en adjudication, litige et arbitrage.
• Capacité à travailler sur des questions complexes en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Advising on disputes under standard form construction contracts.
• Representing clients in litigation, adjudication, and arbitration.
• Collaborating within a team on complex matters.

Skills

Résolution de conflits

Travail en équipe

Connaissance des mécanismes ADR

Education

PQE de 3 à 10 ans

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Construction Contentious/Non-Contentious

About Our Client

Our client is a UK Top 100 law firm with a long-standing history and a national presence. With over 500 legal professionals across the UK, they offer expert advice in property, corporate services, litigation, and private client matters to businesses, individuals, and public sector bodies both nationally and internationally.

They are recognized among the top firms to work for in recent rankings and continue to invest heavily in people development and ESG initiatives.

The Construction & Engineering Team

The team is highly respected, with strong recognition in legal directories including Chambers UK and Legal 500. It is expanding its presence in London under a dedicated partner. The team advises clients on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, including work with public sector bodies and private sector developers, contractors, and funders.

The team comprises experienced professionals from high-profile firms, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment with a focus on career development and progression.

The practice includes advising on standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and PFI/PPP agreements, as well as handling disputes through litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and other dispute resolution methods. Work is concentrated in London, the M25 corridor, East and South East England, with growing international arbitration opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 3 to 10 years of PQE, gained at a respected City, national, regional, or international firm.

Key Experience

• Advising on disputes under standard form construction contracts like JCT and NEC.
• Representing clients in adjudication, litigation, and arbitration.
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team on complex matters.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated, technically skilled individual to join a growing London team within an established and supportive firm.