Contentious Construction Senior Associate- Legal 500 City firm

Overview

In this role you will handle a broad range of contentious construction matters for social housing clients within a respected City firm. You will work closely with a sociable, close-knit team and contribute to high‑quality dispute work in the construction space. You will develop and execute case strategies, advise clients, and support the firm’s social housing focus. This opportunity combines specialist construction expertise with a client‑facing, collaborative culture to impact housing and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of contentious construction matters for social housing clients
• Advise on dispute strategy and case management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to drive outcomes
• Support business development and maintain client relationships
• Contribute to high-quality, practical litigation or ADR work within the construction space

Key requirements

• 5-7 PQE
• England & Wales Qualified
• experience in a contentious construction team at a UK law firm

• team-oriented
• strong interpersonal skills
• excellent communication
• contentious construction litigation
• social housing sector knowledge
• UK law firm environment understanding

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