Contentious Construction Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial top 100 law firm is looking for a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their distinguished Exeter team. This role involves managing cutting-edge cases in renewable energy and high-profile disputes while offering competitive salary and benefits in a supportive firm that fosters career growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Attractive benefits package

Career development support

Qualifications

• Around 2+ years of PQE.
• Predominantly contentious construction law experience.
• Interest or expertise in renewables, energy, healthcare, or education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and provide strategic advice.
• Resolve disputes through adjudication, litigation, and ADR.
• Collaborate with national and international clients.

Skills

Contentious expertise in construction law

Dispute resolution

Adjudication

Litigation

ADR

Job description

Contentious Construction Lawyer
Exeter

My client is a leading commercial top 100 law firm seeking a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their highly ranked team in central Exeter. The role involves handling cutting-edge cases in renewable energy and high-profile disputes across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have around 2+ years of PQE with predominantly contentious expertise in construction law.

The team works across sectors including renewables, energy, healthcare, and education. A keen interest or expertise in any of these areas would be a significant advantage.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer to join a leading team working on a wide range of construction and engineering matters. Responsibilities include managing risk, providing strategic advice, and resolving disputes through adjudication, litigation, and ADR.

You will collaborate with both national and international clients on major disputes and dispute avoidance strategies.

The role offers the chance to work with a highly ranked team on excellent quality work within a collegiate firm that encourages and supports career development. The package includes a highly competitive salary, attractive benefits, and options for flexible hybrid working.

For more information and to see a full job description, please contact Hannah Somers.

• t) 0117 917 1929
• m) 07435 943 574
• e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and supporting our clients in achieving the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or personal characteristics. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. Please note that the indicated experience level is a guideline.*