Construction Disputes Associate / Senior Associate £75,000 +

Okapi Legal Recruitment; United States; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Construction Disputes Lawyer for a flexible role focused on high-value, contentious construction disputes. The role supports part-time and full-time arrangements, with no required office days. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction law and excellent drafting and legal analysis skills, along with the ambition to progress within a supportive environment. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Ambitious Construction Disputes Associate/Senior Associate.
• Strong track record in contentious construction law.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value, complex disputes.
• Engage with clients and manage expectations.
• Support associates in professional growth.

Skills

Team management

Time management

Drafting skills

Legal analysis

Client liaising

Job description

Remote - no minimum number of days in the office

Are you a Construction Disputes Lawyer looking to work in a leading, value‑driven construction team with strong recognition in the independent legal directories?

You may be at a big firm where workloads are piled onto you, keeping you under the cosh, or you may feel pressured to do more fee‑earning with limited client contact outside of billable hours.

Progressing from Associate or Senior Associate up towards Partner is a challenging milestone. Exposure to high‑quality work, hands‑on client contact, BD and networking are vital for progress.

The Firm & Role

The firm works flexibly and welcomes candidates seeking part‑time as well as full‑time roles. Your working dynamic will be driven and designed by you, supported by a firm‑wide remote policy with no required days in the office.

Focusing purely on contentious construction work, the teams panel appointments allow you to work on high‑value, complex instructions. Recent work includes advising on £20m‑£30m disputes.

A team of partners is positioned to grow with the right people, offering steady streams of work and support for associates to progress into senior positions.

You

You will be an ambitious Construction Disputes Associate/Senior Associate. The ability to work well in a team, manage your own time efficiently, possess excellent drafting and legal analysis skills, and liaise effectively with clients is essential.

You should have a strong track record working in contentious construction law.

What Next?

To hear more, please contact me using the details below or apply on here.

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01172 420 855

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, and Law Enforcement