Senior Contentious Construction Solicitor / Lawyer

TSR Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Contentious Construction Lawyer with 5+ PQE. You will handle complex disputes across various sectors, mentor junior members, and contribute to business development. The firm offers a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements, and strong career progression pathways.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE focusing on contentious construction law.
• Proven experience handling complex construction matters.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in adjudication and litigation.
• Work on challenging high-value construction disputes.
• Build and maintain client relationships through strategic advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Contentious construction expertise

Strong technical skills

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

TSR Legal currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contentious Construction Lawyer to join a leading top 100 UK law firm with a top-tier reputation in construction and engineering disputes

The firm are seeking a highly motivated Associate (5+ PQE) with a strong track record in contentious construction matters. You will advise clients on complex disputes across infrastructure, energy, and development projects, acting for contractors, public bodies, developers, funders, and insurers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of adjudication, arbitration, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Working on technically challenging and high-value construction and engineering disputes.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through commercial awareness and strategic advice.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives.

To be considered for this role, our client requires a candidate with 5+ years’ PQE with a focus on contentious construction law, proven experience handling construction matters, and strong technical skills and commercial acumen.

On offer is the opportunity to work with market-leading lawyers on high-profile matters, who can offer a supportive, collaborative culture with clear opportunities for career progression. Our client offers a fantastic flexible working arrangements with a strong commitment to work-life balance. If you believe you have the skill set required and would like a confidential discussion, please contact Rob at TSR Legal on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] or apply to the role and Rob will be in contact.