Construction Disputes Solicitor (1-6PQE & 6-8PQE) in London

Overview

In this role, you join a growing national construction practice to advise on a broad range of construction matters. You will work across contentious and non-contentious work, collaborating with clients through the lifecycle of major projects. You’ll draft, negotiate and advise on risk, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution, while contributing to business development and long-term client relationships. This is a chance to shape high-value projects in a supportive, collaborative team with clear progression paths.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Project advisory work
• Dispute avoidance strategies
• Adjudications, litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR
• Support clients throughout major project lifecycles
• Manage risk on high-value, technically complex matters
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building

Key requirements

• Qualified construction lawyer from a recognised law firm
• Experience in contentious construction, non-contentious construction, or both
• Strong drafting, technical and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Comfortable working on complex, high-value matters
• Enthusiastic about developing career within a growing team

• Client relationship building
• Commercial mindset
• Pragmatic problem solving
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Dispute resolution (adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation)
• Project advisory