Company: Chadwick Nott
Location: London
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will lead and grow a dedicated construction practice within a London law firm undergoing growth. You will leverage the firm’s strong real estate offering to build a standalone construction group with both non-contentious and contentious capabilities. You’ll work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and support cross-functional teams on real estate development projects. The opportunity focuses on developing client relationships, expanding the practice, and shaping the firm’s construction capabilities. This role offers flexible working and a clear path to partnership for a capable leader who can scale a practice.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- excellent work/life balance
- partnership opportunity
- growth environment
Responsibilities
- Handle non-contentious construction matters, including JCT and NEC contracts, collateral warranties, and professional appointments
- Support the real estate team on construction aspects of commercial and residential developments
- Manage contentious construction work such as litigation, adjudication, and arbitration
- Build out a dedicated construction practice leveraging the firm’s client base and growth strategy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated real estate and construction solutions
Key requirements
- 9+ PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor
- UK construction law experience from a UK law firm (primarily non-contentious with contentious expertise desirable)
- Entrepreneurial outlook and track record or potential to develop a practice
- ambitious senior associate/director seeking partnership or existing partner
- entrepreneurial mindset
- collaborative approach
- business development orientation
- JCT contracts
- NEC contracts
- collateral warranties
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Posted: October 10th, 2026