Contentious Construction Associate (Hybrid)

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative culture

Job summary

William James Recruitment today seeks a London-based Associate to join its contentious construction team. You will handle a broad mix of high-quality disputes and also gain exposure to advisory and dispute avoidance work, working closely with partners and clients from early on.

The ideal candidate is England & Wales qualified with 1–3 years’ PQE, possesses strong drafting and analytical skills, and is commercially aware and collaborative.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in contentious construction work, particularly adjudication and/or litigation.
• Familiarity with standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of construction and engineering matters, including complex disputes across adjudication, arbitration, litigation and mediation.
• Handle delay and disruption claims, final accounts, defects and quality issues.
• Advise on building safety and fire-related disputes, including cladding matters.
• Assist with professional negligence and insurance-related claims.
• Contribute to procurement and contract structuring advice and drafting of contracts.

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE

Job description

William James Recruitment today seeks a London-based Associate to join its contentious construction team. You will handle a broad mix of high-quality disputes and also gain exposure to advisory and dispute avoidance work, working closely with partners and clients from early on.

The ideal candidate is England & Wales qualified with 1–3 years’ PQE, possesses strong drafting and analytical skills, and is commercially aware and collaborative.