Construction Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

Law Absolute Limited; 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 FTC. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse client base on complex and engaging construction disputes across transportation, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE and a solid understanding of standard construction contracts such as JCT, FIDIC, and NEC. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest disputes teams globally, contributing to cutting-edge projects and gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in construction disputes.
• Experience with litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex UK and cross-border construction disputes.
• Work with diverse clients in transportation, energy, and infrastructure.

Skills

Construction Disputes

Litigation

Arbitration

Adjudication

Mediation

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5+ years 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.