Construction Disputes Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 law firm in London is seeking a Construction Disputes Lawyer for a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. The role involves handling a range of construction disputes matters and offers potential for permanent placement. Ideal candidates will have 2+ PQE and must be available at short notice.

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE handling full range of construction disputes.
• Experience at a leading City, international or top-tier regional firm is desirable.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Involved in adjudication, litigation, and arbitration.
• Advise on potential disputes and disputes regarding industry standard form construction contracts.

Skills

Adjudication

Litigation

Arbitration

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified in England & Wales or Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

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Construction Disputes Lawyer. 6-12 month FTC. Top 50 Firm. 2+ PQE.

Our client is a Top 50 firm in London seeking to hire a construction disputes lawyer for a contract of 6-12 months in duration, with potential to become a permanent position. Due to the required start date, successful lawyers must be available immediately or at short notice.

The team acts for a range of public and private sector clients, including local authorities and NHS trusts, further and higher education colleges as well as funders, developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants.

The successful construction disputes lawyer can expect to be involved in adjudication, litigation and/or arbitration and advise on potential disputes and disputes regarding the main industry standard form construction contracts such as JCT, NEC, etc.

Successful candidates are likely to be qualified in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (Australia and/or New Zealand, for example), and possess upwards of 2 years’ PQE in handling a full range of construction disputes matters. Experience at a leading City, international, or top-tier regional firm is highly desirable.

Due to the required start date, successful lawyers must be available immediately or at short notice.