Construction Litigation Senior Associate

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Construction Litigation team. The role involves handling complex domestic and international disputes, providing legal advice to developers and contractors, and contributing to high-profile infrastructure projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in contentious construction and a strong grasp of relevant contracts. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to high quality work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in contentious construction, gained at a well-regarded UK firm.
• Strong experience with JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts.
• Handling disputes relating to delay, defects, professional negligence, termination, and insolvency.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy construction disputes practice.
• Assist with advising various stakeholders on infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to high-profile legal cases.

Skills

Contentious construction knowledge

Experience with JCT contracts

Familiarity with NEC contracts

Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts

Dispute resolution skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a highly regarded London law firm with a strong reputation for its disputes practice. There is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the firm's Legal 500-ranked Construction Litigation team.

Renowned for its expertise in complex domestic and international construction disputes, the team advises on high-profile litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution across a diverse range of sectors. The firm represents developers, funds, cultural institutions, and contractors on matters relating to large-scale infrastructure projects, high-value commercial developments, and landmark real estate schemes. The team has been involved in some of the most significant cases and projects in recent years, including Supreme Court adjudication matters, major UK infrastructure developments, and high-profile London regeneration schemes.

To apply with your details or to discuss your current situation confidentially, please get in touch with Thiago Silva.

Please note that where a level of experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy construction disputes practice, handling complex domestic and international disputes across litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and ADR.
• Assist with advising developers, funds, cultural institutions, and contractors on matters relating to large-scale infrastructure projects, high-value commercial developments, and landmark real estate schemes.
• Contribute to high-profile cases and projects, including Supreme Court adjudication matters, major UK infrastructure developments, and high-profile London regeneration schemes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in contentious construction, gained at a well-regarded UK firm.
• Strong experience with JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts, as well as disputes relating to delay, defects, professional negligence, termination, and insolvency.

Benefits

The firm offers exposure to high quality work, excellent career progression opportunities, and a competitive remuneration package.