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Interim Contentious Construction Lawyer — London

  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • PracticeCorporate, Litigation

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Short-term opportunity for an experienced contentious construction lawyer to join a market-leading firm's dispute resolution team on an interim basis. The role will involve advising on construction disputes across litigation, arbitration and adjudication, supporting client-facing matter teams and working with a sponsor partner while on assignment.

Work will cover standard form construction contracts and building-safety related disputes, with access to firm resources, know-how and training while on placement. The role suits a flexible, resilient lawyer able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

  • Qualified solicitor with proven contentious construction experience in private practice or in-house.
  • Experience of construction disputes: litigation, arbitration and adjudication.
  • Familiarity with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC or similar).
  • Experience handling building safety or related technical disputes is desirable.
  • Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
  • Collaborative, problem-solving approach; able to work flexibly on interim assignments.
  • Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).

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