Senior Associate - Construction

LJRecruitment; Chelmsford, Basildon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LJRecruitment is seeking a Senior Associate to join a respected Construction Law team in Chelmsford or Basildon. You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters and play a key role in growing the department, with responsibility for supervising junior lawyers and driving business development.

The successful candidate will manage own caseload, deliver high-quality commercial advice and contribute to performance improvements and client care in a supportive, growing

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law or commercial litigation with construction disputes.
• Strong client care, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor junior lawyers and fee earners.
• Commercially minded with business development awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a varied caseload in construction matters.
• Advising clients through research, drafting and negotiations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Supporting file audits, technical guidance and performance development.
• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and client care.
• Supporting improvements to systems, efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Construction law

Commercial litigation

Client care

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Associate | Construction Law | Chelmsford or Basildon

A well-regarded Legal500 law firm is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Associate to join its established Construction Law team. The role will involve a mix of contentious and non-contentious construction matters, with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, provide high-quality commercial advice and support the supervision and development of junior lawyers and fee earners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a varied caseload.
• Advising clients through research, drafting and negotiations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Supporting file audits, technical guidance and performance development.
• Contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities.
• Maintaining high standards of compliance and client care.
• Supporting improvements to systems, efficiency and service delivery.

About You:

You will be a confident senior lawyer with strong technical expertise in construction law or commercial litigation with construction disputes experience. Excellent client care, communication and leadership skills are essential, alongside a proactive and commercially focused approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine high-quality client work with supervision, business development and team leadership within a supportive and growing practice.