Senior Associate, Contentious Construction, London

Senior Associate – Construction Disputes (5\+ PQE)

London \| Contentious Construction

Join one of the UK’s leading contentious construction teams, advising on some of the most significant residential development, remediation and building safety disputes in the market.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious construction litigator to step into a thriving and fast\-growing practice with a standout reputation in the social housing and residential development sectors.

The Opportunity

You’ll work within a highly regarded Construction, Engineering \& Procurement team acting on complex, high\-value disputes across adjudication, litigation, arbitration and mediation.

The team is recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers UK and regularly acts in precedent\-setting matters before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Technology \& Construction Court.

The practice is at the forefront of:

Building Safety Act litigation

Fire safety and structural defect claims

Remediation contribution and remediation order proceedings

High\-value adjudications

Residential development disputes

Warranty, insolvency and final account claims

Clients include major registered providers, developers, contractors, consultants and international property investors.

The Role

You will take ownership of a varied and sophisticated caseload, advising clients on all aspects of contentious construction matters including:

Payment disputes

Extensions of time

Loss and expense claims

Defects and warranty claims

Procurement and insurance issues

Building safety and remediation disputes

You’ll manage matters through adjudication, mediation and TCC proceedings, while also playing an active role in client development, thought leadership and team supervision.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years’ PQE in contentious construction

Experience handling adjudications and court proceedings

Strong technical knowledge of construction law and dispute resolution

Ability to run files independently with minimal supervision

Commercial, client\-focused approach

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Enthusiasm for business development and building client relationships

Some non\-contentious construction experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

Work on nationally significant construction and remediation disputes

Join a large, specialist construction practice with an exceptional market reputation

Genuine opportunity for progression and profile\-building

High level of client exposure and responsibility

Collaborative, ambitious and commercially focused culture

This role would suit a driven construction disputes lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a top\-tier specialist team handling some of the most complex and high\-profile matters in the sector.

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