Construction Disputes Senior Associate

London Permanent View Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer (5PQE+) to join its highly respected London team.
  • Top‑tier team
  • Benefit from market‑leading training

About Our Client

The firm's Construction Disputes team has a long‑established reputation for excellence, advising on landmark projects and contentious matters both in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will handle sophisticated disputes work and advisory matters across the full project lifecycle, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution.They will work closely with market‑leading partners, take on significant responsibility, and play a key role in shaping dispute strategies and strengthening client relationships.

Job Description

  • Acting on complex construction and engineering disputes, domestically and internationally
  • Advising clients across the project lifecycle, including risk strategy, live project problem‑solving and dispute avoidance
  • Leading on formal dispute resolution processes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation)
  • Collaborating with colleagues across UK and international offices
  • Building long-term client relationships and contributing to business development
  • Supporting strategic advisory work relating to major construction, infrastructure and energy projects

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be:

  • A qualified lawyer with 6+ years' PQE
  • Experienced in construction and engineering disputes
  • Technically strong, commercially minded and solutions‑focused
  • An effective communicator with excellent organisational skills
  • A proactive team player who thrives in a high‑performing environment



What's on Offer

  • High-quality, complex and international work
  • Exposure to major construction and energy projects
  • Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one
  • Outstanding training and career development support
  • Collaborative, supportive and ambitious team culture
Contact
Harry Veale
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6965885
Phone number
+44 207 269 2100

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harry Veale
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2100
Job reference
JN-032026-6965885