Directories-listed Construction team in London is looking to recruit two contentious Construction lawyers – one of 0 to 2 years’ PQE and the other 3 or more years’ PQE. The team sits within the wider Real Estate Group and works with a variety of leading clients across multiple industries (offices, logistics, retail, ports, healthcare, biotech, data centres etc). The construction disputes lawyers advise a broad range of clients including:
• developers
• contractors
• specialist subcontractors
• building owners
• asset managers
The team is particularly well known for its expertise in:
• adjudication
• litigation in the Technology and Construction Court
• ADR and arbitration
• Building Safety Act‑related disputes.
The successful candidates can expect to play a proactive role in clients’ disputes, often being encouraged to take responsibility for running aspects of matters, working closely with clients, experts and counsel to drive disputes forward and achieve commercial outcomes. You will join a growing contentious practice, working on high‑quality disputes, and developing your career in a fast‑paced and supportive City environment.
Key responsibilities for both roles include:
• delivering clear, commercially focused legal advice on a range of contentious construction matters, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration and litigation;
• drafting dispute documentation, including pre‑action correspondence, adjudication submissions and responses, statements of case and witness statements;
• acting as the day‑to‑day contact for clients on ongoing or new contentious matters, under appropriate supervision; and
• supporting the development of the practice by promoting the firm and its work to existing and potential clients.
To be considered for either role you will have:
• experience working in a recognised construction law practice;
• a clear and developed understanding of construction law and its commercial application;
• strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills;
• strong client relationship and business-development skills.
