I am working with an international law firm to appoint a construction lawyer to join their team to work on a variety of contentious construction matters both in formal disputes and project advisory stages.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on a broad range of contentious construction and engineering disputes, including contractual claims, professional negligence and major infrastructure projects.
- Manage your own matters with supervision, while supporting Partners and Managing Associates on complex, high-value disputes.
- Advise clients on construction issues across consultant appointments, warranties and development contracts, spanning sectors including living, energy, transport, retail and life sciences.
- Build client relationships and contribute to business development, while gaining hands-on experience across all forms of ADR, including mediation and without-prejudice negotiations.
Requirements:
- 1+ years’ PQE with experience in contentious construction matters, with strong knowledge of dispute avoidance, dispute resolution and project management.
- Experience across construction disputes, including TCC litigation, adjudication, High Court litigation and/or arbitration, with the ability to prepare pleadings, witness statements and expert evidence.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging effectively with clients, colleagues and external advisers.
- Excellent drafting, procedural and document management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and priorities effectively.
- Commercially minded and client-focused, with the curiosity to understand clients’ businesses and drivers and deliver clear, practical and impactful advice.
Benefits:
- Financial security & reward: £60,000–£65,000+ salary depending on experience, plus 5% matched pension, 4x salary life assurance, 75% income protection and discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Recognition & rewards: Be recognized for your contribution through talent and excellence schemes, plus exclusive discounts and lifestyle benefits.
- Lifestyle & flexibility: Enjoy 25 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with service, with the option to buy or sell leave, plus sabbaticals, wellbeing support, Cycle2Work, travel benefits and paid volunteering days.
- Health & wellbeing: Access private medical and dental cover, health screening, 24/7 support, mental health services, virtual GP access and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Natalie Lio for a confidential discussion.
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Contentious Construction Associate in Bedford employer: Interlink Talent Solutions
As a leading international law firm based in London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that offers newly qualified associates unparalleled training and early responsibility in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in the exposure to complex, cross-border matters and the opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners, making this a truly rewarding place for ambitious junior lawyers to thrive in their careers.
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Interlink Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
