Litigation Associate-Construction

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of PQE to join their high-value disputes team. You will work on complex cases across construction and infrastructure sectors, focusing on litigation and arbitration. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of PQE in construction disputes from a leading firm in London.
• Strong experience in litigation and arbitration.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a market-leading partner on disputes.
• Engage in litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.
• Advise on major projects involving contractors and developers.

Skills

Contentious construction work

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Strong drafting ability

Client-focused approach

Education

4-6 years PQE (England & Wales Qualified)

Job description

Overview

Construction Litigation Associate | 4 to 6 PQE | London

We are seeking a Construction Litigation Associate (4-6 PQE) to join a highly regarded international law firm’s London office.

You will work closely with a market-leading partner and team on complex, high-value disputes across the construction and infrastructure sectors, including litigation, arbitration, and adjudication. The practice advises on matters involving major projects, contractors, and developers, with frequent cross-border elements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4 -6 years’ PQE (England & Wales Qualified) in construction disputes from a leading firm in London
• Strong experience in contentious construction work (litigation and arbitration)
• Excellent technical and analytical skills, with strong drafting ability
• A collaborative, client-focused approach and ambition to grow within a small top-tier team

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career with a global firm known for its disputes expertise and to work on some of the most significant matters in the market.