Senior Associate (Construction) - 12 month FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Contentious Construction Senior Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. This role offers the chance to engage with high-profile international disputes within a prestigious disputes practice, providing strategic advice and handling complex legal matters.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Collaborative team environment

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE with solid experience in contentious construction law.
• Expertise in arbitration and litigation.
• Familiarity with key industry contracts and procurement structures.

Responsibilities

• Act for employers, developers, funders, and contractors on complex construction matters.
• Handle high-value domestic and cross-border disputes across various sectors.
• Provide strategic advice on live project issues to avoid disputes.

Skills

Contentious construction law

Dispute resolution

Litigation

International arbitration

Project finance

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

JCT

LOGIC

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a leading global law firm to find a talented Contentious Construction Senior Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the world’s largest and most respected disputes practices, advising top-tier clients across the infrastructure, energy, and transport sectors.

• Act for employers, developers, funders, and major contractors on complex contentious construction matters
• Handle high-value domestic and cross-border disputes across sectors including infrastructure, transport, and natural resources
• Advise on dispute resolution mechanisms including litigation, international arbitration, adjudication, and other ADR processes
• Work with major standard-form construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT, LOGIC) and associated transaction documents
• Provide strategic advice on live project issues and support efforts to avoid formal disputes

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)
• 5+ PQE with solid experience in contentious construction law
• Expertise in a broad range of dispute forums, including arbitration and litigation
• Familiarity with key industry contracts and procurement structures
• Sector experience in infrastructure, energy, and project finance is advantageous

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• Exposure to high-profile international disputes and cross-border work
• Join a globally integrated disputes practice with an outstanding reputation
• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
• Hybrid working arrangement and a supportive, inclusive culture