Contentious Construction Senior Associate Solicitor upto 8PQE

Sccsinternational; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Hybrid working

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

B P Collins LLP in Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom, is seeking a senior associate solicitor with up to 8 PQE for contentious construction work. The role is full-time and offers hybrid working, with responsibilities including managing complex disputes and advising on the strategy and route (adjudication, mediation, or court) for multiple clients.

The successful candidate will handle JCT disputes, liquidated damages, High Court or TCC proceedings, supervise junior solicitors, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Contentious construction experience including JCT disputes and liquidated damages.
• Independent caseload management and direct client communication.
• Experience handling high court or Technology and Construction Court matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex disputes for developers, contractors and commercial clients.
• Develop case strategy and progress through adjudication, mediation or court proceedings.
• Support pitches and develop professional contacts while supervising junior solicitors.

Skills

Contentious construction experience

Independent caseload management

Direct client communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Contentious Construction Senior Associate Solicitor upto 8PQE

B P Collins LLP

Employer B P Collins LLP Location Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom Contract Not stated Level Senior Salary Salary not published Closes Not stated

What the role covers

B P Collins LLP is seeking a senior associate for contentious construction work in Gerrards Cross. The advert specifies up to eight years of post-qualification experience and a full-time position. The solicitor will manage complex disputes for developers, contractors and commercial clients, taking responsibility for case strategy and progress through adjudication, mediation or court proceedings.

The practice handles payment disputes, final accounts, defective work and termination, alongside delay and disruption claims. Responsibilities include advising on problems arising during live projects and assessing whether negotiation, adjudication or litigation offers the appropriate route. The successful applicant will work with experts and counsel, maintain client relationships and supervise junior solicitors.

There is also an opportunity to support pitches and develop professional contacts. Applicants need contentious construction experience, including JCT disputes, liquidated damages and proceedings in the High Court or Technology and Construction Court. Independent caseload management and direct client communication are expected.

The employer offers hybrid working, training and progression, with benefits including:

• profit share
• life assurance
• pension contributions

Annual holiday starts at 25 days with increases available.