Contentious Construction Solicitor (6 PQE)

Overview

In this role you will lead headline contentious construction disputes for a top-tier international firm. You will directly shape strategy, manage high-stakes matters, and cultivate key developer, contractor, and funder relationships from the London team. You’ll operate at a senior level, delivering commercial outcomes across infrastructure, energy, and development disputes. This position offers visible progression beyond Managing Associate in a collaborative, high-performance culture with trusted support.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration
• benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead headline disputes across adjudication, arbitration, and litigation
• Direct client access and relationship management with major developers, contractors, and funders
• Shape strategy and drive matter progression with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with high-performing, ego-free teams
• Progress toward senior-level responsibilities and broader business development

Key requirements

• 6+ PQE with strong contentious construction experience
• Confidence running matters and owning client relationships
• Commercial mindset and ability to operate at senior level
• Evidence of progression, loyalty, and endeavour in career

• client relationship management
• commercial acumen
• leadership and collaboration
• contentious construction
• adjudication
• arbitration

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