Contentious Construction Associate

Join a highly regarded construction, engineering and projects team in London, acting for a broad range of clients on complex, high-value construction matters. The role offers the chance to work across both contentious and non-contentious work streams, with a particular focus on the growing contentious side of the practice.

• Act for national and international clients on construction disputes, including UK adjudications, arbitrations and Technology and Construction Court (TCC) litigation.
• Advise on dispute avoidance and resolution, including mediation and other ADR methods.
• Handle a wide variety of matters: final account and delay claims, quality of build claims, construction insolvency, bond claims, cladding and fire safety issues, professional indemnity and other insurance-related claims.
• Assist with drafting, negotiating and advising on construction contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees, letters of intent and reliance letters.
• Work closely with clients to build strong, trusted relationships and deliver timely, strategic advice.
• Collaborate with a collegiate team on large-scale, high-value matters, and contribute to knowledge and know-how initiatives.

Requirements

• England and Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2–4 years' PQE.
• Solid experience in contentious construction work.
• Exposure to UK adjudication and/or TCC litigation is desirable, ideally including fire safety related disputes.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Hybrid and flexible working options available. The firm is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available on request.

• England and Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2–4 years' PQE.
• Solid experience in contentious construction work.
• Exposure to UK adjudication and/or TCC litigation is desirable, ideally including fire safety related disputes.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive, collaborative approach.