Contentious Construction Associate – City Firm, WLB

Chadwick Nott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Mentored progression

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is representing a prestigious City law firm seeking a Contentious Construction Associate. The role focuses on high-value construction disputes for a diverse client base, including contractors and developers, with a strong emphasis on cladding, fire safety, insolvency, and adjudications.

The successful candidate will have 2–4 PQE in England & Wales or a commonwealth jurisdiction and at least 2 years' UK contentious construction experience from a well-regarded firm.

Qualifications

• PQE 2-4 in England & Wales or commonwealth

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-value construction disputes for Contractors, Employers, Developers, Funders and Sponsors.
• Manage cladding claims and fire safety-related issues.
• Insolvency matters within construction disputes.
• Final account and delay claims handling.
• UK adjudications, arbitrations and TCC litigation.
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.

Education

PQE 2-4 England & Wales or commonwealth

2+ years UK contentious construction experience

Job description

Chadwick Nott is representing a prestigious City law firm seeking a Contentious Construction Associate. The role focuses on high-value construction disputes for a diverse client base, including contractors and developers, with a strong emphasis on cladding, fire safety, insolvency, and adjudications.

The successful candidate will have 2–4 PQE in England & Wales or a commonwealth jurisdiction and at least 2 years' UK contentious construction experience from a well-regarded firm.