Contentious Construction Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a growing team in London. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of PQE and experience in real estate contentious construction matters. This role offers excellent salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent base salary

Flexible working approach

Generous bonus and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be an Associate Solicitor with at least 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in real estate contentious construction matters required.
• Must have excellent analytical, communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing Construction department dealing with contentious adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
• Advise on project solutions for clients from procurement to delivery.
• Assist in supervising junior members of the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business development enthusiasm

Teamwork

Independence

Strong legal skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Education

Solicitor qualification with at least 3+ years PQE

Job description

Job Description

Contentious Construction Solicitor

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading full-service headquartered in London and with offices internationally. Our client is looking for a Contentious Construction mid to senior level lawyer to join an ambitious and growing team of specialists.

The firm is an established and highly reputable law firm, with annual revenue growing each year and now reaching over £200m. The firm advises commercial clients across a range of their range of business sectors, with a particular emphasis on real estate developers, contractors and major engineering consultancies and UHNWI on high-value construction projects.

The firm is looking for an Associate to join the growing Construction department dealing with contentious side of adjudication, arbitration and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court. You will also be working closely with the non-contentious team, advising on project solutions for clients from procurement, negotiation, contracting and delivery.

As a mid to senior member of the team, you will also need to be able to work independently as well as a key member of the team, assisting with the supervision of more junior members.

There is a genuine opportunity for career progression as the team grows and as members are encouraged to develop their own network of contacts within the industry.

The Candidate

• Associate Solicitor with at least 3 + years PQE is essential
• Experience of real estate contentious construction matters in a leading or regional practice
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Flexible working approach
• Generous bonus and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment

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

Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 020 918 1665 Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

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.