Contentious Construction Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Slough seeks a Contentious Construction Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE. The role involves managing disputes in adjudication and arbitration, collaborating with other teams, and offers career progression opportunities. Competitive salary and generous benefits provided.

Benefits

Excellent base salary

Flexible working approach

Generous bonus and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years PQE in contentious construction law.
• Experience in real estate contentious matters.
• Ability to work independently and supervise junior members.

Responsibilities

• Handle adjudication, arbitration, and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court.
• Collaborate with non-contentious teams on project solutions.
• Support and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

Associate Solicitor

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 national 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

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.