Construction Disputes Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate with extensive experience in contentious construction to take lead on substantial disputes arising from major national and international projects.

You will work on complex construction and engineering matters, with exposure to growing international arbitration work and a route to further develop the practice while advising on high-profile matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong contentious construction experience.
• Experience advising on complex construction and/or engineering disputes.
• Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.
• Able to assimilate complex information quickly and provide straightforward, practical advice.
• Comfortable managing responsibilities independently and meeting demanding timescales.
• Interested in client development, networking and helping grow a developing practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Working on disputes arising from significant UK and international projects.
• Supporting the team's growing international arbitration workload.
• Providing clear, commercial and cost-effective advice on complex construction issues.
• Collaborating with other specialist teams and offering technical support on professional indemnity matters.
• Contributing to business development through client relationships, seminars, workshops and thought leadership.

Skills

Contentious construction

Engineering disputes

Client development

Arbitration

Job description

Senior Associate - Contentious Construction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a growing construction and engineering disputes practice in London.

The team is continuing to expand, with a particular increase in international arbitration work, creating an opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to work on substantial and complex disputes arising from major UK and international projects.

Location: London

Salary: Up to £115,000

Level: Senior Associate

The Role

This is a purely contentious role, advising clients across a broad range of building, construction and engineering disputes. You will take significant responsibility for matters while working closely with experienced lawyers across the wider construction practice.

Alongside existing instructions, there will be an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the contentious construction offering, making this particularly attractive for someone looking to build their profile and practice within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on complex contentious construction and engineering matters
• Working on disputes arising from significant UK and international projects
• Supporting the team's growing international arbitration workload
• Providing clear, commercial and cost-effective advice on complex construction issues
• Working collaboratively with other specialist teams, including providing technical support on professional indemnity matters where required
• Contributing to business development through client relationships, seminars, workshops and thought leadership

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with strong contentious construction experience
• Experience advising on complex construction and/or engineering disputes
• Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes
• Able to assimilate complex information quickly and provide straightforward, practical advice
• Comfortable managing responsibilities independently and working to demanding timescales
• Interested in client development, networking and helping grow a developing practice

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contentious construction practice at an important stage in its development. You'll work on high-calibre disputes involving major national and international projects, with particularly strong opportunities to develop your experience in international arbitration.

The role offers significant responsibility alongside the opportunity to help grow the practice, develop client relationships and build your own profile within the construction disputes market, all within a supportive environment focused on long-term career development.