The brief
The role,
in context.
An opportunity for an ambitious construction Associate with 3+ years PQE in contentious construction to join a large, highly regarded construction department ranked Tier 4 by Legal 500. The team handles complex construction disputes for registered providers of social housing, G15 housing associations, and private sector clients, including precedent-setting cases and Building Safety Act matters.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
01
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.
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
i
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.
Why this role
The honest
upside.
01
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.
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.
