Construction Disputes Associate — Hybrid Work

William James Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working (50% office)

Sociable firm culture

Job summary

William James Recruitment seeks a Contentious Construction Associate to join its London-based team. You will advise on complex construction disputes across adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation, with exposure to advisory and dispute avoidance work.

The role offers mentorship from partners and meaningful client contact from an early stage, handling matters including procurement, drafting contracts and risk management in a leading international firm setting.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in contentious construction work, particularly adjudication and/or litigation.
• Exposure to arbitration and other ADR processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Confident communicator with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in fire safety or building defects disputes would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complex construction disputes across adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation.
• Delay and disruption claims, final accounts, defects and quality issues.
• Building safety and fire-related disputes, including cladding matters.
• Professional negligence and insurance-related claims.
• Strategic dispute avoidance and risk management.
• Procurement and contract structuring advice.
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary documentation.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Commercial mindset

Confident communicator

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales solicitor qualification

Tools

JCTcontracts

NECcontracts

FIDICcontracts

Job description

William James Recruitment seeks a Contentious Construction Associate to join its London-based team. You will advise on complex construction disputes across adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation, with exposure to advisory and dispute avoidance work.

The role offers mentorship from partners and meaningful client contact from an early stage, handling matters including procurement, drafting contracts and risk management in a leading international firm setting.