Construction Litigation Lawyer

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

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm as a Construction Litigation Lawyer in London. Bring your expertise in contentious construction matters and contribute to high-value disputes across energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Benefit from professional growth opportunities within a highly regarded team that values your input.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and entrepreneurial environment

Exposure to major litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and mediation

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in contentious construction matters.
• Deep knowledge of construction law and industry contracts.
• Resilience, adaptability, and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex disputes involving various sectors.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-stakes legal documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients under supervision of partners.

Skills

Construction Law

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Client-Facing Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)

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Construction Litigation Lawyer (3–6 Years PQE) | London-Based | International Work | High-Calibre Clients

Are you a construction disputes specialist ready to take your career to the next level? Join a leading international law firm with offices in London, Hong Kong, and Dubai, where you’ll work alongside a dedicated team advising on complex, high-value construction and engineering disputes worldwide.

We're looking for a talented and driven Construction Litigation Lawyer with 3–6 years of post-qualification experience to be part of a collaborative and high-performing practice acting for contractors, government bodies, developers, funders, and public authorities across a range of major infrastructure and commercial projects.

What You’ll Do:

Advise on complex disputes involving energy, transport, power, infrastructure, retail, commercial, leisure, and utilities sectors

Draft, review and negotiate high-stakes legal documentation with precision and strategic insight

Contribute to business development initiatives and client seminars

Liaise directly with clients under the supervision of experienced partners

Work on both UK-based and international matters (experience in international disputes is a plus, but not essential)

What We’re Looking For:

? A qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Antipodean equivalent) with solid experience in contentious construction matters

? Deep knowledge of construction law and a sound grasp of the relevant procedures and industry contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC)

? Entrepreneurial mindset and a self-starting attitude

? Excellent drafting, legal research, and analytical skills

? Strong client-facing skills and a collaborative team spirit

? Resilience, adaptability, and commercial awareness

? A passion for contributing to a growing and highly regarded team

Why Join Us?

? Work on international mandates with market-leading partners

? Join a highly ranked construction disputes team with a diverse and growing client base

? Benefit from a supportive and entrepreneurial environment where your input is valued

? Exposure to major litigation, adjudication, arbitration and mediation proceedings

? Opportunities for professional development, training, and progression

Location: London