At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle high-value construction disputes and work closely with experienced partners.
- Company: Elite international disputes practice known for its collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain significant responsibility, mentorship, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work on major projects across energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors.
- Why this job: Join a growing team tackling complex global construction challenges.
- Qualifications: 1-4 years PQE with strong disputes experience and excellent drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Construction Disputes Associate (1–4 PQE) to join one of London's most highly regarded disputes practices. This is a chance to become part of a growing specialist team handling some of the largest and most technically complex construction and infrastructure disputes globally. With an expanding pipeline of high-value work, the successful candidate will gain significant responsibility from day one, working closely with an experienced partner recognised for advising on market-leading disputes.
The Role
- You will advise on a broad range of high-value contentious construction matters, including:
- Technology & Construction Court (TCC) litigation
- International arbitration
- Adjudications
- Complex infrastructure, energy and major projects disputes
- Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility within a lean, specialist team
The practice acts on major disputes across sectors including energy, infrastructure, transport, renewables, petrochemicals, public sector projects and large-scale international developments.
Recent representative matters include advising on:
- Multi-billion-dollar infrastructure arbitrations in the Middle East
- Disputes relating to major metro and transport projects
- Saudi giga-project developments
- Offshore wind farm claims
- UK waste-to-energy projects
- International oil & gas and petrochemical arbitrations
- Hydroelectric and power projects
- High-value PFI/PPP and public infrastructure disputes
Many of the team's matters are confidential and involve some of the most significant construction disputes currently in the market.
The Team
The successful candidate will work alongside highly respected construction disputes specialists with backgrounds at leading international firms. The team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to developing junior lawyers through genuine responsibility and close partner mentorship. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career within a growing practice that combines first-class work with a supportive and collegiate environment.
Candidate Profile
- Applications are welcomed from lawyers with:
- 1–4 years' PQE
- Strong disputes experience, ideally including contentious construction matters
- Experience of TCC litigation, adjudication and/or international arbitration
- Excellent academics and strong drafting skills
- A genuine interest in construction, infrastructure and energy disputes
- The confidence to work directly with clients and take ownership of matters
Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on some of the most significant construction disputes in the market while joining a practice at an exciting stage of growth. It is particularly well suited to ambitious associates seeking high-quality work, close partner access and excellent long-term career progression.
Construction Disputes Associate employer: SSQ
Join a prestigious international law firm in London, where you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. As a Private Wealth Lawyer, you will have the unique opportunity to work on complex, cross-border disputes while receiving mentorship from experienced partners, ensuring your career flourishes in a stimulating environment. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on high-net-worth clients, this firm offers a rewarding path for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.
