Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director

Chadwick Nott; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director to handle complex litigation matters. You will manage high-value cases and work closely with partners, advising clients on procurement challenges and infrastructure projects. The firm offers genuine career progression in a supportive culture that values balance and ambition. Salary is £70,000-£90,000, with a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE (or equivalent) in contentious construction / construction litigation.
• Commercial mindset, technically strong, and able to deliver clear, practical legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value construction litigation matters across multiple sectors.
• Engage with JCT and NEC disputes, adjudications, and full litigation cycles.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Construction litigation

Client-focused advice

Commercial mindset

Education

5+ PQE in contentious construction

Job description

Overview

Job title: Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £70,000-£90,000

PQE Level: 5+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A leading national firm is looking for a talented construction litigator to join its growing team of specialists. This is a chance to work on complex, high-value matters across a variety of sectors advising on everything from procurement challenges to distressed infrastructure projects. You\'ll be joining a team known for its market-leading work with exposure to JCT and NEC disputes, adjudications, and full litigation cycles, with the chance to take ownership of your own caseload while collaborating closely with partners and colleagues across the firm. If you\'re commercially minded, technically strong, and ready to deliver practical, client-focused advice in a fast-moving environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a role with top-tier work, genuine career progression, and a supportive culture that values balance and ambition.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value construction litigation matters across multiple sectors, advising on procurement challenges and distressed infrastructure projects.
• Engage with JCT and NEC disputes, adjudications, and full litigation cycles; take ownership of a personal caseload while collaborating with partners and colleagues.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice in a fast-moving environment; contribute to the firm\'s market-leading work and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE (or equivalent) in contentious construction / construction litigation.
• Commercial mindset, technically strong, and able to deliver clear, practical legal guidance.

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.