Legal Director/Senior Associate – Contentious Construction

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced contentious construction lawyer. You will lead complex construction disputes and mentor junior lawyers, enjoying a fully remote working environment with excellent progression and benefits including competitive salary, performance bonuses, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Profit-share and performance bonuses

30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible, hybrid working

Paid CSR day

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling major industry contracts and dispute resolution.
• Background from a leading regional, national, or City firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex construction disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation, ADR).
• Collaborate with a national team known for its supportive culture.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Skills

Leadership in complex construction disputes

Advising on JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts

Client management skills

Strong commercial awareness

Education

6+ years PQE

Job description

Join a modern, forward-thinking top 50 UK law firm with over 1,000 people, including 125 Partners, and one of the UK’s most respected Construction & Engineering teams. Work fully remotely on high-value disputes for major public and private sector clients, with genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities.

The role

• Lead and manage complex construction disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation, ADR)
• Advise on JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts
• Collaborate with a top-tier, national team known for its supportive culture
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice

You will bring

• 6+ years PQE
• Proven experience handling major industry contracts and dispute resolution
• Strong commercial awareness and confident client management skills
• Background from a leading regional, national, or City firm

Why join

• Work on high-profile disputes for some of the UK’s top clients
• Fully remote working, with access to regional hubs if needed
• A supportive culture that offers autonomy, career development, and progression
• Excellent benefits:
• Competitive salary and contributory pension
• Profit-share and performance bonuses
• 30 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance, life cover and income protection
• Interest-free season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work and electric car schemes
• Paid CSR day, subsidised gym membership, fresh fruit on-site, and “Dress for your Day”
• Flexible, hybrid working and generous parental leave

Apply

If you are an experienced contentious construction lawyer looking for a flexible, high-calibre role with a top 50 firm, get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply now.