Construction Disputes Solicitor

Achuman Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Generous benefits package

Extensive opportunities for career development

Inclusive and friendly culture

Job summary

A leading international firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their Construction, Engineering & Projects team. The successful candidate will work on contentious construction disputes, including UK adjudications and arbitrations. Responsibilities involve advising stakeholders on dispute resolution and participating in business development initiatives. This role offers an excellent salary package, generous benefits, and extensive opportunities for career development within an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in contentious construction work.
• Technically excellent with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to participate in business development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support international and domestic clients on construction disputes.
• Advise stakeholders on dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms.
• Participate in business development initiatives.
• Participate in business development initiatives and manage client relationships.

Skills

Contentious construction work

UK adjudications

Arbitration

Business development

Teamwork

Teamwork

Education

Outstanding academics

Job description

We are working with a leading international firm who are seeking a Associate Solicitor to join their Construction, Engineering & Projects team within their London office.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a top-ranked Contentious Construction practice, supporting both international and domestic clients on complex, high-value construction disputes. The candidate will work on a range of contentious matters, including UK adjudications, arbitrations, and TCC litigation, as well as undertaking dispute advisory work, such as ADR.

Responsibilities also include dealing with a range of claims (including final account and delay claims, quality of build claims, and construction insolvency) and advising a range of stakeholders in relation to dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships.

• 2+ PQE;
• Strong background in contentious construction work, and in particular working on UK adjudications and/or arbitration;
• Outstanding academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Willingness to become involved in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on [phone] or email [e-mail] if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.