Contentious Construction Partner

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Partner to join its remote team. This role offers a competitive salary up to £200,000 and requires strong experience in arbitration and business development. Candidates with a portable client following are highly regarded. The firm provides full administrative support and a clear pathway to partnership.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Full benefits package

Fully remote working

Qualifications

• Strong experience and interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technically challenging disputes across major infrastructure, energy, and commercial projects.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice, working closely with UK colleagues.

Skills

Portable client following

Experience in arbitration

Business development

Excellent organization skills

Experience with JCT, NEC, FIDIC contracts

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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About the Job

Construction Litigation Partner – Remote – Up to £200,000 salary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s leading construction litigation practices. Part of a Top 50 UK law firm, this award-winning team is one of the largest contentious construction practices and one of the UK’s most highly ranked.

The firm acts for major contractors, developers, funders, and consultants on complex, high-profile UK and international construction, engineering, and energy disputes. The team is led by a highly regarded partner recognised in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 and includes numerous ranked individuals with expertise across litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and mediation.

As part of its ambitious UK growth strategy, the firm is seeking experienced Construction Litigation Partners to join on an entirely remote basis. The firm offers genuine opportunities to help shape the practice's future direction.

You’ll be advising on technically challenging disputes across major infrastructure, energy, and commercial projects. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the practice, working closely with colleagues across the UK. The firm offers full administrative, marketing, and paralegal support, as well as a clear pathway to equity partnership.

The Candidate

• Construction Litigation Partner, ideally with a portable client following
• Strong experience and interest in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development and growing a regional profile
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Experience working with major standard-form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Up to £200,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Fully remote working
• Generous company pension
• Full benefits package

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)