Senior Associate (Construction) - 12 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats mondial de premier plan recherche un Senior Associate en construction pour un contrat à durée déterminée de 12 mois à Warrington. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la gestion de litiges complexes pour des clients de haut niveau dans les secteurs de l'infrastructure et de l'énergie, en travaillant dans un environnement collaboratif et inclusif.

Benefits

Travail hybride

Environnement de travail collaboratif

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en droit de la construction contentieuse.
• Familiarité avec des contrats clés de l'industrie comme FIDIC, NEC, JCT.
• Expérience dans le financement de projets est un atout.

Responsibilities

• Agir pour des employeurs et des entrepreneurs sur des affaires de construction complexes.
• Gérer des litiges de haute valeur dans plusieurs secteurs.
• Fournir des conseils stratégiques sur des problèmes de projets en cours.

Skills

Contentious construction law

Litigation

International arbitration

Dispute resolution

Contract negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Senior Associate (Construction) - 12 month FTC, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: The Stephen James Partnership

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Why join us:

• 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

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom