Contentious Construction Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Associate for their contentious construction team in Aberdeen. Candidates should have at least 5 years of PQE, strong legal knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role offers exposure to high-value disputes and further career development in a collaborative environment. Flexible working arrangements and an attractive salary package are included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant PQE in construction law.
• Experience managing large-scale court actions.
• Knowledge of current construction law landscape.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on contractual obligations and disputes.
• Provide pre-dispute advice and undertake dispute avoidance activities.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Strong technical legal knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to manage varied caseload

Job description

Contentious Construction Senior Associate

Join this leading international firm as a Senior Associate (5-10 PQE) in their market-leading and supportive team and take an exciting step forward in your career.

Take on some of the largest, most complex, and high-impact construction disputes in the UK and internationally whilst developing professionally and being supported to achieve your individual goals.

The Role

Join a team recognised for its significant expertise in high-value and complex litigation and arbitration in construction. Contentious construction solicitors seeking a fulfilling and varied role will find the range and quality of work this team undertake to be a real joy.

You will gain exposure to an excellent standard of work across a myriad of sectors including a range of innovative energy technologies, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare, engineering, commercial developments, PFI/PPP, transport, and much more.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Apply excellent legal skills to analyse and solve issues pragmatically.
2. Advising clients on contractual obligations and disputes.
3. Experience of large-scale court actions.
4. Providing pre-dispute advice, assessing the strength of positions, and undertaking dispute avoidance activities including arbitration, mediation, and adjudication.
5. Advising on project continuity and documenting settlements and agreements.

As a senior member of the team, you will also be encouraged to get involved in business development activities and support the professional development of other team members.

This Legal 500 Tier ranked team is high-performing and market-leading but maintains a collaborative, friendly, and supportive environment. If you are looking to join a top-tier global firm at a senior level with room for further progression, this is an excellent opportunity.

The Firm

This firm operates at the highest global level, with numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings across practice areas. It is known for developing top legal talent and engaging with a range of premier international clients on high-profile projects.

Despite its size and reach, the firm offers a good work-life balance and a friendly, supportive working environment. Employees enjoy excellent remuneration, benefits, and ongoing professional development, allowing them to grow their careers.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Is an experienced construction lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant PQE.
2. Possesses strong technical legal knowledge and current expertise in construction law.
3. Can manage a varied caseload and work with diverse clients.
4. Has excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with colleagues and clients.
5. Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work for a prominent global firm.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-value work.
• Excellent career development and progression prospects.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Market-leading salary and benefits package, including bonuses.