Construction Solicitor – Contentious

Solicitor – Construction Disputes Resolution

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a highly ranked and recognised construction disputes team within an international dispute resolution practice.The firm offers a presence in multiple jurisdictions and their expertise spans across areas of litigation and (international) arbitration and adjudication. They work with a major portfolio of clients across multiple industries and regularly advise on some of the largest and most complex disputes in the UK and abroad.

Range of workstreams:

• Acting for major developers and contractors on safety issues, advising on potential liabilities and defending claims
• Advise on pursuing recovery against consultants, designers, architects
• Handle highly complex and high value disputes including commercial litigation, development disputes, procurement challenges and some Judicial Reviews
• Advising public and private sector bodies on complex PFI/PPP and procurement disputes involving construction defects and facilities management obligations
• Advising clients on disputes arising from engineering design issues, professional negligence, and equipment performance
• Advising clients on mitigating risk relating to building safety legislation and building safety fund decisions.

Requirement:

• Ideally, a mid-level experienced solicitor with c. 4 years PQE (or higher is welcomed). More senior (Legal Director / Partner level) enquiries will also be considered with urgency.
• NI qualified and experienced however dual qual (ROI or England & Wales) is of value but not essential
• A background in UK and international construction disputes is welcomed
• Strong attention to detail, excellent technical ability, client care and commercial awareness
• Experience gained at a reputable firm is advantageous.

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