Contentious Construction Partner

William James Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction litigation practice, part of a Top 50 law firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Partner to join their team remotely. The candidate will handle complex disputes in major infrastructure and energy projects, and will benefit from full marketing and administrative support. This role offers a substantial salary package with benefits and growth opportunities towards equity partnership.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell annual leave

Generous company pension

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction litigation and arbitration.
• Ideally has a portable client following.
• Excellent organizational and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex disputes in construction, engineering, and energy sectors.
• Contributing to practice growth and development.
• Providing support for administrative and marketing functions.

Skills

Arbitration

Alternative dispute resolution

Commercial awareness

Client relations

Time-management

Job description

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About the Job

Construction Litigation Partner – Remote – Up to £170,000 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 £170,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Business Development

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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