Construction Litigation Lawyer in London

Construction Litigation Lawyer | International Law Firm | City of London

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate with 4+ years' PQE to join a well-established and ambitious Contentious Construction & Engineering team in London, with a clear opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the practice.

You will join a high-quality construction team advising leading industry clients on complex and commercially significant disputes, while working closely with colleagues across the firm's wider UK and international network.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a construction disputes lawyer who wants to take the next step in their career within a sophisticated, collaborative environment.

You will benefit from:

• High-quality contentious construction work for leading industry clients.
• Exposure to a broad range of construction and engineering disputes, including claims relating to delay, defects and costs.
• The opportunity to advise clients at an early stage, helping them manage project risk and avoid disputes, as well as handling disputes when they arise.
• Experience across a range of formal and informal dispute resolution mechanisms.
• The ability to work alongside construction specialists across the firm's national and international network.
• Genuine involvement in client development, business development and team strategy.
• The opportunity to build your profile and take on increasing responsibility within a growing and ambitious construction practice.
• A collegiate team culture where lawyers are encouraged to share knowledge, collaborate and support one another.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act for a diverse range of leading clients on contentious construction and engineering matters.
• Manage and contribute to complex disputes involving delay, defects, payment, loss and other project-related claims.
• Provide commercially focused, project-based advice designed to help clients identify and manage potential disputes.
• Assist clients with disputes through a range of dispute resolution processes, including both formal and informal mechanisms.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and become a valued adviser on day-to-day and strategic issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in London and across the firm's wider national and international practice.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Contentious Construction & Engineering team.
• Support business development and client relationship initiatives, helping to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, high-performing team environment.

We are keen to hear from lawyers who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE with solid experience in Construction & Engineering litigation or contentious construction work.
• A strong academic background and demonstrable technical capability.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients on day-to-day and complex issues.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative and collegiate team.
• A genuine interest in contributing to business development, client relationships and practice growth.
• The ambition to develop your career within a leading construction practice.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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