The brief
The role,
in context.
A leading firm seeks an ambitious Senior Associate with 5+ years' PQE in contentious construction law to join its highly regarded construction team. The successful candidate will have a passion for construction disputes, strong commercial awareness, and a commitment to business development. This is an opportunity to work on intellectually challenging cases involving complex contractual, technical and regulatory issues across residential and private sector portfolios.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
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Responsibility for day-to-day file management and running own cases; advising on all aspects of construction contracts including payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects and insurance issues; acting on adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and Technology & Construction Court proceedings; drafting submissions, witness statements and tailored advice for different client types; liaising directly with clients; supervising and delegating to junior team members; preparing seminars and contributing to department publications; and proactively developing client relationships and business development.
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
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Minimum 5 years' PQE in contentious construction law (non-contentious experience preferable but not essential); strong academic background with at least a 2:1 degree; thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts Regulations 1998 and Civil Procedure Rules; experience of adjudications, mediations and court proceedings; experience running own files and supervising junior staff; proactive, independent and able to exercise judgment with minimal supervision; excellent written and verbal communication skills; commercially aware with ability to identify key issues and convey clear advice; meticulous attention to detail; flexible approach to meet client deadlines; and a collaborative, collegiate approach.
Why this role
The honest
upside.
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Join a Tier 4 ranked contentious construction practice with 40 fee earners acting on precedent-setting cases and high-value disputes. Work with leading housing associations, G15 members and significant private sector clients on intellectually challenging matters involving social housing, remediation, post-Grenfell litigation and Building Safety Act issues. Opportunity for meaningful business development, thought leadership through seminars and publications, and career progression within a thriving department at the forefront of residential construction and remediation activity.
What happens next
No CV blasted
without your say-so.
Step one
A proper conversation. 20 minutes, by phone or in person — about you, the firm and whether this actually fits.
Step two
Firm name disclosed. Only when you're qualified in and comfortable. Detailed brief and live mandates shared.
Step three
Submission & prep. CV sent only on your express permission. Tailored interview prep and honest offer support throughout.
