Construction Litigation Solicitor

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Construction Litigation Solicitor to join their top-tier Construction Disputes team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of PQE in contentious construction law and a strong background in construction litigation. This role involves managing high-value disputes and working directly with clients to provide strategic advice. Competitive salary and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Close partner supervision

Genuinely supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE in contentious construction from a recognised real estate or construction practice.
• Solid experience of construction litigation, adjudication, and arbitration.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• A commercial approach and confidence in dealing with clients directly.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on contentious construction matters.
• Manage complex, high-value disputes.
• Provide strategic pre-dispute advice to avoid escalation.
• Work on adjudication, arbitration, and mediation.
• Represent clients in Technology and Construction Court (TCC) proceedings.

Skills

Contentious construction law

Construction litigation

Adjudication

Arbitration

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

3-6 years' PQE in contentious construction

Tools

Standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)

Job description

Overview

Construction Litigation Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join a leading London law firm with a top-tier reputation in real estate and construction law. This role sits within the firm's highly regarded Construction Disputes team, which acts on complex, high-value contentious construction matters across the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. The position is full-time and permanent, focusing solely on contentious construction law.

You'll work on a broad range of construction disputes, advising developers, building owners, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants on contentious matters involving:

• Delay and disruption claims
• Defective works and negligent design
• Variations and final account disputes
• Termination and professional negligence claims
• Building safety and Building Safety Act 2022 issues

The team also provides strategic pre-dispute advice, helping clients manage live project issues and avoid escalation. You\'ll gain hands-on experience across adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and Technology and Construction Court (TCC) proceedings. This is a technically rich and commercially focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys high-quality, varied construction disputes work and direct client contact.

The practice represents a strong portfolio of clients in the commercial real estate sector, particularly in the development of high-end residential, mixed-use, and student accommodation projects. The team also advises on disputes in the energy, oil and gas, hydropower, and renewable energy sectors, including large-scale infrastructure projects.

Lawyers in this group are known for their tenacity, logical approach, and strategic thinking, ensuring clients achieve efficient, practical outcomes whether through early settlement or formal dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years\' PQE in contentious construction from a recognised real estate or construction practice
• Solid experience of construction litigation, adjudication, and arbitration
• Knowledge of standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• A commercial approach and confidence in dealing with clients directly

Candidates with both private practice and in-house construction dispute experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Opportunity to join one of London\'s most respected construction law teams, combining City-calibre work with a collegiate and balanced culture
• Exposure to major, high-value disputes and clients
• Close partner supervision and early responsibility
• A genuinely supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an ideal move for a Construction Litigation Lawyer or Contentious Construction Solicitor looking to develop their career in a leading London firm offering top-quality work, autonomy, and long-term progression.

To find out more or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.