Associate/Senior Associate solicitor - Construction

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Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding Construction & Engineering team in London. The role involves advising on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, with an emphasis on high-profile cases. Ideal candidates will have 3-10 years PQE and experience in construction law. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm focused on career development.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years PQE at a respected firm.
• Experience in construction disputes and contracts.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disputes under construction contracts like JCT, NEC.
• Represent clients in adjudication, litigation, and arbitration.
• Knowledge of ADR mechanisms.

Skills

Advising on construction contracts

Litigation

Arbitration

Alternative dispute resolution

Collaborative working

Job description

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 presence. With over 500 legal professionals the UK, they offer expert advice across property, corporate services, litigation, and private client matters to businesses, individuals, and public sector bodies both nationally and internationally.

They have been recognised 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

Our client’s Construction & Engineering team is one of the most respected in the regions, with strong recognition in legal directories including Chambers UK and Legal 500. The team is now expanding its presence in London under the leadership of a dedicated partner based in the capital.

The team advises a wide array of clients across both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Their client base includes public sector bodies such as local authorities, NHS Trusts, and educational institutions, as well as private sector developers, contractors, consultants, and funders.

Team members bring experience from a range of high-profile City, and regional firms, contributing to a collaborative and dynamic working environment. There is a strong emphasis on career development, mentoring, and clear pathways for progression.

The transactional practice spans advising on standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and PFI/PPP agreements, as well as drafting bespoke agreements. On the contentious side, the team handles a high volume of construction disputes, with experience in litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Much of the contentious work is concentrated in London, the M25 corridor, East and South East England, with growing international opportunities in arbitration.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with the ideal candidate will have between 3 and 10 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) gained at a respected City, , regional, or international firm.

Key experience should include some or all of the following:

• Advising on disputes arising under key standard form construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, etc.
• Representing clients in adjudication, litigation, and/or arbitration.
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider team with exposure to high-profile and complex matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and technically strong individual to join a growing London team within an established and supportive firm.