Construction Disputes Lawyer - 6-12 month FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in London is seeking a construction disputes Lawyer for a 6-12 month contract with potential for permanency. Ideal candidates will be qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction, possess at least 2 years PQE, and be ready to start immediately. You will handle various disputes and engage in adjudication, litigation, or arbitration, working with a diverse range of clients including local authorities and NHS trusts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in construction disputes matters.
• Experience with industry standard form contracts like JCT or NEC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Construction Law

Education

Qualified in England & Wales or Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Job Description

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 the 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.

Please apply with your CV to Jennifer Pike in confidence.

Please note that where a level of experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.