At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value construction disputes and strategic project advisory work.
- Company: Top-tier UK law firm with a collaborative and balanced culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, improved work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on high-quality work and career development.
- Why this job: Join a leading team and shape the future of construction law in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong contentious construction experience and a passion for client relationships.
The predicted salary is between 21752 - 26586 £ per year.
A top-tier UK law firm is looking to appoint a senior contentious construction lawyer into its growing London team. This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone operating at Senior Associate or Legal Director level who is looking to continue working on complex, high-value disputes, but within a more balanced and collegiate environment than is typically found elsewhere at the top end of the market.
The team is Band 1 / Tier 1 ranked and advises across major infrastructure, transport, energy, utilities and real estate projects, both domestically and internationally.
The role will involve:
- High-value construction litigation (including TCC matters)
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Adjudications and dispute avoidance strategy
- Strategic project advisory work across the project lifecycle
- Mediation, expert determination and ADR processes
- Acting for developers, employers, contractors and major infrastructure clients
The wider construction practice is one of the strongest in the UK market and the London disputes offering is continuing to grow, creating a genuine opportunity for the right person to help shape and build the practice longer-term.
This would suit someone who:
- Has strong contentious construction experience gained at a recognised firm
- Is looking for high-quality work without the typical “always on” culture
- Wants more visibility and strategic involvement within a growing London team
- Enjoys business development and building client relationships
The firm has also recently increased London salary bandings and is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative for lawyers looking to maintain top-quality work while achieving materially better work-life balance.
Please reach out to Rhys for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.
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