Construction Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

Job Description

Construction Disputes Associate / Senior Associate
Location: London
PQE: 3–7 years
Contract: Permanent
Practice: Construction & Engineering Disputes

The Opportunity
We are working with a highly regarded Construction practice looking to strengthen its London disputes team with an experienced Associate or Senior Associate.

The team acts on complex and high-value disputes arising from major construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure and development projects.

The Work
You will advise on matters including:

Adjudications
High Court litigation
Domestic arbitration
International arbitration
Delay and disruption claims
Defective works
Payment and valuation disputes
Final account disputes
Professional negligence
Design disputes
Contractor and consultant claims
Termination disputes
Major project disputes
Clients
The practice advises a broad client base including:

Developers
Main contractors
Specialist contractors
Engineering businesses
Consultants
Institutional investors
Insurers
Major corporates
Infrastructure and energy businesses
Responsibilities
Depending on PQE, you will:

Manage your own matters and workstreams
Draft pleadings, submissions and correspondence
Prepare adjudications and arbitration proceedings
Work closely with Counsel and expert witnesses
Attend mediations and settlement negotiations
Supervise junior lawyers
Develop direct client relationships
Contribute to business development
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should ideally have:

3–7 years PQE
Genuine contentious construction experience
Experience in adjudication, litigation and/or arbitration
Strong knowledge of construction and engineering contracts
Experience of complex construction disputes
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Commercial awareness
Experience from a recognised Construction or Engineering practice
Why Consider the Opportunity?
High-value construction and engineering disputes
UK and international matters
Major infrastructure and development projects
Strong Partner access
Significant responsibility
Excellent progression prospects
Opportunity to build a specialist disputes profile
For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.