Contentious Construction Associate (3-5 PQE)

Themis Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Season ticket loan

Gym membership

Job summary

Themis Recruit are seeking a motivated, skilled Contentious Construction Associate to join our client’s growing team in London. You will work on high-profile projects and disputes in the domestic and international construction, engineering, and development sectors.

This includes advising clients such as developers, contractors, investment funds, and cultural institutions. You will gain experience in adjudications, High Court litigation, arbitration, and strategic advisory work.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3-5 PQE in contentious construction.
• Experience managing complex cases with attention to detail.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Organised and results-driven with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Support partners in managing contentious construction matters.
• Prepare and conduct adjudications.
• Assist with High Court litigation and arbitrations.
• Provide strategic advice on contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and payment disputes.
• Manage client relationships and oversee junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and marketing.
• Participate in training and departmental activities.

Skills

Contentious construction

Client care

Communication skills

Business development

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor

3-5 PQE in contentious construction

Job description

Contentious Construction Associate (3-5 PQE)

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2025

Themis Recruit are seeking a motivated, skilled Contentious Construction Associate to join our clients growing team. You will work on high-profile projects and disputes in the domestic and international construction, engineering, and development sectors. This includes advising clients such as developers, contractors, investment funds, and cultural institutions. You will gain experience in adjudications, High Court litigation, arbitration, and strategic advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support partners in managing contentious construction matters for clients.
• Prepare and conduct adjudications.
• Assist with High Court litigation and domestic/international arbitrations.
• Provide strategic advice on contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC), payment disputes, delays, defects, insolvency, and more.
• Manage client relationships and oversee junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and marketing.
• Participate in training and departmental activities.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (3-5 years PQE) with a strong background in contentious construction law.
• Experience in managing complex cases with attention to detail.
• Strong client care, business development, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and results-driven with excellent organizational skills.

Hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days office-based).

• Pension contributions, season ticket loan, and gym membership scheme.
• Annual holiday entitlement (26 days), flexible holiday scheme, and loyalty bonuses.
• Enhanced parental leave policies and wellbeing support, including mental and physical health resources.

Our client is committed to diversity, inclusion, and personal development, fostering a culture where all employees can thrive.