Senior Associate, Construction Disputes & ADR

Trowers & Hamlins; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme (GPP Aviva)

Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins seeks a Senior Associate to join its national contentious construction team based in Exeter. The role involves handling complex disputes, ADR, and litigation, with opportunities to work on domestic and international matters and to collaborate across offices.

The candidate will have 8+ years of contentious construction experience, a solicitor qualification, and a track record in business development and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' experience in contentious construction.
• Experience of all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration (domestic or international) and adjudication.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and implications for the construction sector.
• Experience of working for large, high profile developers.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ADR processes including adjudication, mediation, and litigation.
• Manage and develop client relationships to raise the firm’s profile.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice areas.
• Drive business development and contribute to securing new work.
• Ensure files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Business development

Time management

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins seeks a Senior Associate to join its national contentious construction team based in Exeter. The role involves handling complex disputes, ADR, and litigation, with opportunities to work on domestic and international matters and to collaborate across offices.

The candidate will have 8+ years of contentious construction experience, a solicitor qualification, and a track record in business development and client relationship management.