Senior Construction Litigator – Complex Disputes

Capsticks LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsticks LLP is seeking an ambitious construction litigator to join our team across London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. The role focuses on complex, high-value disputes in health, emergency services, local government and social housing sectors.

You will handle a broad range of construction disputes involving JCT/NEC contracts, with close client collaboration. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, work with partners, and provide practical, upstream advice while

Qualifications

• Experience in construction disputes and related dispute resolution.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Experience of ADR, including adjudication, and preparation for trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload on complex construction disputes.
• Collaborate with partners and team members across divisions.
• Advise clients with clear, practical construction litigation guidance.

Skills

Construction disputes

JCT/NEC documents

Adjudication (ADR)

Pre-action to trial process

Contractual analysis

Drafting letters to solicitors

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Autonomous working

Job description

Capsticks LLP is seeking an ambitious construction litigator to join our team across London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. The role focuses on complex, high-value disputes in health, emergency services, local government and social housing sectors.

You will handle a broad range of construction disputes involving JCT/NEC contracts, with close client collaboration. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, work with partners, and provide practical, upstream advice while