Senior Associate - Construction

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Contentious Construction Senior Associate to join their progressive team in London. This role offers the chance to handle a variety of contentious matters, including dispute resolution and high-profile claims. The firm is known for its commitment to work-life balance and offers a supportive, dynamic environment where you can thrive. With a strong focus on professional growth, they provide clear progression paths and exposure to significant UK and international issues. If you're ready to advance your legal career in a firm that values innovation and creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Supportive Team Culture

Market-leading Salary

Excellent Benefits

Clear Progression Paths

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in contentious construction.
• Strong organizational skills and enthusiasm for challenging work.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious matters and dispute advisory work including ADR and adjudications.
• Deal with a range of claims including construction insolvency and professional indemnity.

Skills

Contentious Construction Law

Dispute Resolution

ADR

Organizational Skills

Insurance-related Claims

Education

UK Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Are you a talented Contentious Construction Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Construction department? Progress your legal career in this Top 100 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
This City firm is ranked highly in the Top 100. They now have a team of over 400, and as well as being ranked highly in the Legal 500 across most areas that they practice in, many lawyers are ranked as leaders in their field. Unlike other City firms, this practice values work-life balance.

They are a people-orientated business and offer a friendly, dynamic, progressive, and supportive team dynamic. With their continued growth, there are no glass ceilings regarding progression, with lots of opportunities across the department. Many of the firm's Partners are homegrown and have risen the ranks internally. They are a multi-service firm that are continuously evolving and boast an excellent blend of commerciality and creativity.

You will find modern and supportive IT systems alongside a flexible approach to hybrid working.

The Role:
This is a standout opportunity for a Contentious Construction Senior Associate to join this top 100 City of London law firm.

Within this role you will be handling contentious matters and dispute advisory work up to and including ADR, expert determination, and adjudications (plus enforcement proceedings in the TCC), dealing with a wide range of matters including final account and delay claims, quality of build claims, construction insolvency, bond claims, ACM cladding, professional indemnity, and other insurance-related claims.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor (UK qualification) with 5+ years of PQE.
• Good organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.