Contentious Construction Associate 1-3 PQE

Chadwick Nott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Construction Associate (1-3 PQE) for a Top 50 City law firm in London. You will handle UK and international disputes across adjudications, mediation and arbitration within a growing contentious construction practice. The role focuses on delays, disruptions, defects, payment disputes and professional negligence.

The firm offers significant mentoring, strong career progression, and an inclusive culture with board-level investment in the team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE, E&W qualified (not suitable for an NQ).
• UK law firm contentious construction experience either within a specialist construction team or where it forms at least 75% of your role.

Responsibilities

• UK and international disputes including adjudications, mediation, arbitration.
• Delays & Disruption.
• Defects.
• Payment disputes.
• Professional negligence.

Education

1-3 PQE, E&W qualified

Job description

Job Title: Contentious Construction Associate 1-3 PQE- Top 50 City law firm
Salary: £82,000-£90,000
PQE Level: 1-3 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-Time
Firm:
Our client is a Top 50 City law firm with a large commercial real estate team and significant recent investment in expanding their contentious construction practice.
Role:
Contentious construction is of strategic investment to the board who have made several key hires over the last few years and are reaping the rewards of this long term outlook.

• UK and international disputes including adjudications, mediation, arbitration
• Delays & Disruption
• Defects
• Payment disputes
• Professional negligence

Key attractions:

• Breadth and quality of work
• Strong future career progression opportunities with extensive mentoring & support
• Culture and ethos
• Significant investment in the team from board level

Successful candidate:

• 1-3 PQE, E&W qualified ( not suitable for an NQ)
• UK law firm contentious construction experience either gained within a specialist construction team or where it forms at least 75% of your role

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*