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Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its Contentious Construction team in Chesterfield. This role includes handling high-value claims, advising on major infrastructure projects, and mentoring juniors, offering unique opportunities with potential for partnership.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in contentious construction matters (8+ PQE).
  • Technical expertise in insurance-related construction disputes (CAR/EAR, DSU).
  • Experience managing litigation and arbitration cases internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes in construction and engineering.
  • Advise insurers and reinsurers on claims and policy coverage.
  • Draft and review policy wordings and handle litigation.

Skills

Communication
Client Management
Leadership
Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 8+)

Job description

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Legal Director, Construction, Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Position: Legal Director

Location: Chesterfield

A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its Contentious Construction team in Chesterfield. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner with deep knowledge of complex construction and engineering disputes.

The Role

As Legal Director, you will handle high-value construction and engineering claims, advising on major infrastructure and energy projects, including renewables, across policy types such as CAR/EAR, DSU, AICoW, and public liability. Your responsibilities include advising on coverage, managing liability claims, and handling subrogated recovery actions.

You will also contribute to client relationship development and team leadership, supporting the growth of a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes in construction and engineering.
  • Advise insurers and reinsurers on claims, focusing on policy coverage.
  • Draft and review policy wordings.
  • Handle litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
  • Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic objectives.

About You

  • 8+ PQE with extensive experience in contentious construction matters.
  • Technical expertise in insurance-related construction disputes, including CAR/EAR, DSU, etc.
  • Experience managing litigation and arbitration cases internationally.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.
  • Collaborative leader with commercial awareness and growth drive.

This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier disputes team at the forefront of construction and engineering law, with potential for partnership and involvement in high-profile cases.

To learn more, please apply or contact Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott directly.

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