The brief
The role,
in context.
Join a large, highly regarded contentious construction practice ranked Tier 4 (Legal 500) with 40 fee earners. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, intellectually challenging construction disputes for a prestigious client base including major housing associations and G15 housing providers. You will receive appropriate supervision whilst taking responsibility for day-to-day file management and gaining exposure to precedent-setting cases.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
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Day-to-day file management with appropriate supervision; advising on construction contracts including payments, extensions of time, loss and expense and defects; drafting witness statements, briefs to counsel, letters of instruction to experts and letters of claim; CE filing primarily in the Technology & Construction Court; liaising directly with clients; organising and maintaining accurate files; participating in seminars and contributing to department publications; following department procedures and firm policies including accounts rules and LEXCEL compliance.
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
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Minimum 1-2 years' post-qualification experience in contentious construction (some non-contentious experience preferable but not essential). Strong academic background with at least a 2:1 at degree level. Thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England & Wales) Regulations 1998 and the Civil Procedure Rules. Essential knowledge of the Defective Premises Act 1972 and The Building Safety Act 2022. Experience of adjudications required. Proactive, self-motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Able to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
Why this role
The honest
upside.
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Work within a thriving, nationally recognised construction practice at the forefront of significant residential construction and remediation activity. Gain experience on high-value, intellectually challenging disputes involving thought leadership in post-Grenfell litigation and Building Safety Act matters. Build your career with leading housing associations and major developers whilst contributing to seminars and department publications.
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.
