Contentious Construction Lawyer

MAP Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Construction Disputes Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE to join a highly regarded Legal 500 ranked firm. The role involves managing a broad caseload of complex disputes while collaborating with a team known for its technical excellence. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits alongside flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive environment for career progression. This is a remarkable opportunity for ambitious lawyers wanting to grow within the field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Supportive leadership

Excellent training / development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 PQE with strong construction disputes experience.
• Solid grounding in contentious construction work from a reputable firm.
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handling a broad caseload of complex construction and engineering disputes.
• Working across adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and dispute avoidance.
• Collaborating with a team recognised for its technical excellence and supportive culture.

Skills

Construction disputes experience

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Construction Disputes Lawyer 3-5 PQE - Highly ranked Legal 500 Ranked Firm - London (Hybrid)

MAP Legal are partnering with a highly regarded Legal 500 construction practice that is seeking to expand its disputes team with the addition of a talented Construction Disputes Senior Associate.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm sought-after in litigation and arbitration by a diverse client base that spans the residential real estate development and energy and natural resources sectors.

The Role

• Handling a broad caseload of complex construction and engineering disputes
• Working across adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and dispute avoidance
• Collaborating with a team recognised for its technical excellence and supportive culture

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 PQE with strong construction disputes experience
• A solid grounding in contentious construction work from a reputable firm
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Ambitious, collaborative, and eager to progress within a leading practice

What’s On Offer

• Work within a highly ranked and highly regarded Legal 500 ranked team
• High-quality contentious construction matters
• Competitive salary & benefits, plus flexible working
• Supportive leadership and excellent training / development opportunities

If you’re looking to elevate your construction disputes career within a firm that truly invests in its people, I’d love to speak with you.

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