Contentious Construction Partner

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contentious Construction Partner to join their award-winning team in London. This role offers the chance to lead on significant construction disputes while working closely with high-profile clients in various sectors, including energy and real estate. The firm values business development and offers a superb working environment with flexible arrangements. If you are a seasoned lawyer with a passion for construction law and a knack for leadership, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Superb working environment

Flexible working – 3 days in the office

Generous company pension

Full benefits package

Accessible public transport

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-qualification experience in contentious construction law.
• Strong leadership and business development skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value construction disputes across the UK.
• Supervise junior solicitors and manage a varied caseload.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Business Development

Leadership Skills

Legal Acumen

Deadline Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Contentious Construction Partner, London

Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role

Contentious Construction Partner - Location Remote

Our client is an award-winning Top 50 law firm, offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals in their London City office.

Our client's market leading construction practice has ambitious expansion plans, looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Partner.

The team will focus on large-scale high-value construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes across the UK. The award-winning team covers a broad range of sectors including energy, engineering, waste, real estate development, and infrastructure.

The Construction Partner will have a good understanding of the complex construction contracts and be able to lead on these matters when appropriate, as well as lead on business development opportunities, while supervising and delegating work to junior solicitors in the team.

In addition, the successful applicant will be involved in maintaining a close working relationship with and leading on a range of matters on behalf of many household name developers, contractors, and retailers.

The Candidate

• Contentious Construction Lawyer with at least 6 years post-qualification experience from a national law firm
• Commercial acumen and a passion for business development
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise, and manage a varied caseload of construction contracts
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary
• Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office
• Flexible working – 3 days in the office
• Generous company pension
• Full benefits package
• Easily accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and tube routes)

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

Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.