Construction Lawyer - 12 month FTC

MAP Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Construction Litigation Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the flexibility to work fully remotely or in office. Candidates should have over 8 years' post-qualification experience in contentious construction and possess strong technical expertise in handling complex disputes. This role offers competitive remuneration and exposure to high-quality work, with the likelihood of becoming permanent after the contract period.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexibility to work fully remotely or from office

Exposure to high-quality work

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience in contentious construction.
• Ability to manage complex construction disputes independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of adjudications, litigation, arbitration, and risk management matters.
• Collaborate with recognized specialists in a team environment.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

8+ years’ PQE in contentious construction

Strong technical expertise across construction disputes

Excellent communication and client-handling skills

Job description

Senior Construction Litigation Lawyer – 12-Month FTC

Office-based or Fully Remote (UK)

MAP Legal is supporting a highly regarded national law firm in their search for an experienced Senior Construction Litigation Lawyer to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This opportunity sits within a market-leading contentious construction practice handling complex, high-value disputes. The successful candidate will work alongside recognised specialists on a broad mix of adjudications, litigation, arbitration, and risk management matters for an impressive client base across the built environment sector.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 8+ years’ PQE in contentious construction
• Strong technical expertise across construction disputes
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with wider teamsExcellent communication and client-handling skills

What’s on Offer

• A high-profile role within a renowned practice
• Flexibility to work fully remotely or from one of the firm’s offices
• Competitive remuneration
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-quality work
• 12 month contract highly likely to become permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction disputes specialist seeking a contract role with flexibility and top-tier work.

To apply or request a confidential discussion, please contact MAP Legal.