At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile construction disputes and handle complex cases.
- Company: Join a Top 100 law firm with a thriving Construction and Infrastructure practice.
- Benefits: Direct client exposure, ongoing training, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Beautiful modern offices in Exeter with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Influence large-scale projects and collaborate in a respected team.
- Qualifications: 5-8+ years PQE in construction-related disputes and strong litigation skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Chadwick Nott are instructed on a superb opportunity to join a Top 100 law firm in their thriving Construction and Infrastructure practice. They are looking to recruit a Senior Associate with 5-8+ years PQE to lead high-profile disputes across the construction sector in their Exeter office.
You'll handle complex, multi-faceted cases involving:
- Payment claims, delays, and defects
- Professional negligence
- Contract management and dispute avoidance
- Adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other ADR processes.
Play a key role in reported cases and collaborate across departments. The team advises a broad client base from global funders and developers to local authorities and household names across energy, housing, retail, infrastructure, and waste. The work is diverse, challenging, and meaningful.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be a confident litigator with solid experience in leading construction-related disputes. Strong technical expertise and understanding of JCT and NEC contracts as well as adjudications is essential.
In Return:
- Direct client exposure from day one
- Ongoing training and knowledge support
- The chance to influence large-scale projects and policy
- Autonomy to drive matters forward
- A tight-knit, respected team with cross-sector collaboration
- Support to develop your career, grow your network, and pursue business development opportunities
- Top quality work in a premier league South West firm based in Exeter.
- Beautiful modern offices in a great location for commuters and open to a hybrid way of working too.
You'll enjoy all the rewards and benefits that you would expect from a firm of this standing.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
Locations
Contentious Construction (5-8+ years PQE) in Devon, Exeter employer: Chadwick Nott
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