Construction Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

LAW Absolute; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior construction disputes lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to engage with a diverse clientele across sectors like transportation and energy, tackling complex UK and international disputes. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a strong grasp of standard construction contracts, including JCT, FIDIC, and NEC. Join a leading disputes team and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in both collaborative and independent settings, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in contentious construction disputes.
• Experience with JCT, FIDIC, and NEC contracts is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex UK and cross-border construction disputes.
• Handle litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.

Skills

Construction Disputes

Litigation

Arbitration

Adjudication

Mediation

Teamwork

Independent Work

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE)

Tools

JCT Contracts

FIDIC Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

LAW Absolute is currently working with a leading international firm whose market leading contentious construction practice is currently seeking an experienced senior level construction disputes lawyer to join them on a 12-month FTC basis. The role includes working with a diverse range of clients across the transportation, energy, and infrastructure sectors where you’ll work on complex and interesting UK and cross border construction disputes. This will include dealing with litigation, arbitrations, adjudications and in some cases mediations and other ADR methods.

On top of a broad range of contentious construction disputes experience, you will ideally have a good knowledge of the standard form construction contracts (JCT, FIDIC and NEC) and be able to work as part of a team as well as independently on your own matters.

Due to the nature of the role and level of responsibility involved, you will have at least 5 years PQE.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the world’s largest disputes teams and work on cutting edge construction disputes.

Get in touch without delay with your CV to Bryanne Hendricks – Rutter at [e-mail].