Associate, 3-5 years PQE – Construction (Contentious), 3-5 PQE

Day-to-day file management and advising on all aspects of construction contracts including payments, extensions of time, loss and expense, defects, procurement and insurance issues. Acting on dispute resolution including adjudication, arbitration and mediation; drafting submissions and witness statements for proceedings; managing Technology & Construction Court proceedings; drafting tailored advice for different client types; liaising directly with clients; preparing and delivering seminars; proactively developing client relationships; and maintaining accurate files in compliance with department procedures and Solicitors' accounts rules.

Minimum 3 years PQE in contentious construction (non-contentious experience preferable but not essential). Strong academic background with at least 2:1 degree. Thorough understanding of the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England & Wales) Regulations 1998 and Civil Procedure Rules. Proven experience of adjudications, mediations and court proceedings, and running own files. Proactive, self-motivated, commercially aware, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Join a large, thriving construction department with national recognition in post-Grenfell litigation and Building Safety Act matters. Work on high-value, intellectually challenging and strategically important disputes for prestigious clients including all G15 housing associations. Opportunities for business development, thought leadership through seminars and publications, and exposure to precedent-setting cases across multiple dispute resolution forums.