At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex construction disputes and collaborate with top legal minds.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in construction law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent training, hybrid working, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive culture focused on professional development and client success.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-value, cross-border construction disputes.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years' PQE in contentious construction and strong academic background.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years' PQE, strong contentious construction experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high‑value construction disputes.
The successful Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction disputes, including adjudications, arbitrations, litigation, mediation, professional negligence claims, delay claims, defects disputes, final account disputes, and complex contractual disagreements. The role offers a genuinely high‑calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment.
You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including developers, contractors, consultants, funders, investors, and major corporates. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross‑border, making this an ideal move for a Construction Disputes Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long‑term progression.
Key Qualifications- 2-5 years' PQE in contentious construction
- Experience gained within a recognised construction disputes practice
- Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
- Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
- Experience advising on adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and/or complex construction disputes
- A strong understanding of construction contracts, claims strategy and dispute resolution procedures
- A commercial, client‑focused approach
- The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- A genuine interest in building a long‑term career within an international law firm
- Competitive salary
- High‑quality international construction disputes work
- Excellent training and professional development
- Direct exposure to leading Partners
- Clear progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Strong London platform with an international client base
- Hybrid working
If you are a Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation.
Construction Disputes Lawyer/Associate in London employer: Brandon James
Join a leading international law firm in London, renowned for its collaborative and commercially focused culture. As a Construction Disputes Lawyer/Associate, you will benefit from competitive compensation, high-quality work on complex construction disputes, and exceptional training opportunities that foster your professional growth. With direct exposure to esteemed Partners and a diverse client base, this role offers a unique platform for ambitious lawyers seeking meaningful career progression in a supportive environment.
