The firm
A large national law firm acting for businesses, public bodies and private clients.
The role
You will join a large national contentious construction team acting for private and public sector developers, contractors and employers across the UK. Work covers disputes under all the main standard forms (JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC and others), PFI and bespoke contracts. You will handle adjudication, mediation, litigation and arbitration, along with dispute avoidance, contract interpretation and professional negligence claims. Most work is domestic with some international matters. You will manage junior associates, build client relationships and take part in business development, travelling between offices as needed.
What you will need
- Qualified solicitor with 8 years or more in contentious construction.
- Experience across litigation, arbitration and adjudication.
- Good knowledge of the standard form contracts and the Building Safety Act.
- Experience of complex, high value defects disputes is a plus.
- Experience managing junior lawyers.
What is on offer
- Bonus, pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits, plus hybrid working.
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Senior Associate, Construction Disputes employer: Connect Legal Partners
Connect Legal Partners in Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides ample opportunities for professional development and genuine partnership prospects, making it an ideal environment for ambitious corporate solicitors looking to advance their careers while managing exciting and complex transactions.
