Contentious Construction Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading commercial top 100 law firm in Plymouth is seeking a Contentious Construction Lawyer to join their highly ranked team. The role involves engaging with major cases in renewable energy and varied disputes, requiring 2+ years PQE in construction law. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and flexible hybrid working options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Around 2+ years of PQE in construction law.
• Experience in renewable energy and high-profile disputes is advantageous.
• Ability to handle risk management and strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle cutting-edge cases in renewable energy and high-profile disputes.
• Collaborate with national and international clients on disputes and avoidance strategies.
• Provide strategic advice within construction and engineering matters.

Skills

Contentious expertise in construction law

Dispute resolution

Risk management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Contentious Construction Lawyer
Plymouth

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

Ideal candidates will have around 2+ years of PQE with predominantly contentious expertise in construction law.

The team works across various sectors including renewables, energy, healthcare, and education. Experience or interest in these areas is advantageous.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious construction lawyer to join a leading team working on a range of construction and engineering matters, including risk management, strategic advice, and dispute resolution through adjudication, litigation, and ADR.

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

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

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 welcome 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 only.*