Contentious Construction Associate (2-4 PQE)

Overview

In this role, you will join a leading London Construction, Engineering & Projects team to handle high-value, complex disputes for national and international clients. You will combine dispute avoidance and resolution work with transactional support on construction contracts and related documents. You will engage with a broad range of clients, from developers to contractors, providing timely, high-quality advice and developing trusted advisor relationships. The role offers significant client contact, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence outcomes on major projects. You will work in a supportive, collaborative culture with a clear path to leadership on large matters.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex and high-value construction disputes, including UK adjudications, arbitrations, and TCC litigation
• Provide dispute advisory services, including ADR such as mediation
• Handle matters such as final account, delay, quality of build, insolvency, bond, fire safety (ACM cladding), professional indemnity, and insurance-related claims
• Advise clients on dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms and procurement techniques
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on construction contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds/guarantees, and related documents
• Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and managing expectations
• Collaborate with the team to deliver large-scale, high-value matters to a high standard
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, marketing, and know-how initiatives while complying with SRA standards

Key requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor or equivalent with 2-4 years' PQE
• Experience in contentious construction, including UK adjudications and/or TCC litigation/arbitration
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse clients and technical experts
• Excellent time management and stakeholder management
• Ability to build effective working relationships and fit into the Firm’s culture
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with a flexible, going-the-extra-mile approach
• TCC experience in fire safety-related litigation (beneficial)

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• UK adjudications
• TCC litigation
• Arbitration

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