Contentious Construction Associate – High-Value Disputes

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is recruiting a Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor for their Birmingham office. You will handle high-quality construction disputes for a diverse client base, including developers, contractors and funders, and advise on complex issues arising from major projects.

You will work on adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings, with strong drafting and analytical skills and the ability to manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Solid contentious construction experience within a recognised construction team.
• Experience of adjudication and/or construction litigation.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• A commercial approach and genuine interest in developing your career within construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, contractors, employers, funders on contentious construction matters.
• Handle construction disputes including adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, submissions, and contract interpretations.
• Manage a personal caseload while supporting senior lawyers.
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Contentious construction

Adjudication

Arbitration

Client communication

Time management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

eNL is recruiting a Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor for their Birmingham office. You will handle high-quality construction disputes for a diverse client base, including developers, contractors and funders, and advise on complex issues arising from major projects.

You will work on adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings, with strong drafting and analytical skills and the ability to manage your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers.