Construction Litigation Lawyer 3-5pqe

Lipson Lloyd Jones; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipson Lloyd Jones is seeking a construction litigation lawyer with 3-5pqe to provide expert advice on construction contracts and related disputes in London. The role requires handling complex matters, including adjudication and arbitration, with a focus on delivering precise guidance to diverse clients.

The candidate will draft submissions and witness statements, manage proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court, and tailor advice to different client types, ensuring robust advocacy and

Qualifications

• 3-5 PQE in construction litigation
• Strong understanding of housing grants construction regime is desired
• Ability to draft precise submissions and statements

Responsibilities

• Advising on construction contracts including payments, extensions of time, loss and expense
• Handling dispute resolutions through adjudication, arbitration and mediation
• Drafting submissions and witness statements for proceedings
• Managing proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court
• Drafting concise advice tailored to client needs

Skills

Construction contracts

Dispute resolution

Drafting submissions

Witness statements

Court management

Job description

THE FIRM

A highly successful and fast growing law firm.

THE ROLE

This is an opportunity for a construction litigation lawyer with 3-5pqe - some non-contentious experience preferable but not essential.

You will be:

• Advising on every aspect of construction contracts (e. payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects, procurement and insurance issues);
• Acting on all forms of dispute resolutions including adjudication, arbitration and mediation;
• Drafting submissions and witness statements for the purpose of proceedings;
• Managing proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court;
• Drafting concise advice tailored to different client types;

ABOUT YOU

You should have a strong academic background, and a thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England & Wales) Regulations 1998 and the Civil Procedure Rules.