Contentious Construction Associate – Hybrid, Global Exposure

DWF Law LLP; Manchester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP is seeking a construction disputes lawyer to join its expanding national construction team, based in Birmingham or Manchester with a flexible, hybrid working approach. The role involves handling high-value disputes on major construction, infrastructure and regeneration projects, with exposure to Global Heads and senior industry leaders.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on dispute avoidance, and support adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation while drafting and

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious construction and dispute resolution matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts and appointments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious construction matters.
• Advise clients on dispute avoidance strategies and early-stage conflict resolution.
• Support adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation matters.
• Providing pre-contractual procurement advice and preparing and negotiating construction documentation.
• Analyse and interpret construction contracts and project documentation.
• Deliver practical, clear and commercially focused legal advice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across a range of industry sectors.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Real Estate and Infrastructure practices.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership activities.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Construction law

Client relations

Contract drafting

Job description

DWF Law LLP is seeking a construction disputes lawyer to join its expanding national construction team, based in Birmingham or Manchester with a flexible, hybrid working approach. The role involves handling high-value disputes on major construction, infrastructure and regeneration projects, with exposure to Global Heads and senior industry leaders.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on dispute avoidance, and support adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation while drafting and