At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex construction disputes and draft key legal documents.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a strong reputation in construction law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to high-profile cases.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentorship from top legal professionals.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on international projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5-9 PQE with experience in contentious construction or engineering.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A leading international law firm is looking to hire a Construction Disputes Associate into its highly regarded London practice.
The team advises on complex, high-value construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes in the UK and internationally, acting for major developers, contractors, engineering businesses and other participants in large-scale projects.
The practice has a particularly strong international dimension, with matters spanning the UK, Middle East, Asia and other key markets.
The work covers international arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including disputes concerning delay and disruption, termination, defects, payment and other contractual issues arising from major infrastructure, energy and engineering projects.
The Role The associate will work closely with a highly regarded partner and wider specialist team, taking meaningful responsibility for complex matters and benefiting from strong client and partner exposure.
The role will include: Managing significant construction and engineering disputes through to resolution.
Drafting pleadings, submissions, witness statements and other key documents.
Preparing for arbitrations, hearings and litigation.
Advising clients on case strategy and complex contractual and technical issues.
Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development where appropriate.
The role offers a strong mix of international arbitration and litigation , alongside the opportunity to build a long-term specialism within a leading contentious construction practice.
Candidate Profile 5–9 PQE with strong contentious construction and/or engineering experience.
England
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