Construction Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will handle a range of contentious construction matters for a diverse client base, shaping high-value disputes through litigation, arbitration, and ADR. You join a collaborative team in a progressive firm with strong client relationships and clear progression paths. You will manage your own caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to growing the construction practice. This position offers hybrid working, a supportive culture, and exposure to high-profile disputes in the region. You will provide strategic, commercially-minded advice to clients and peers.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• progression opportunities
• competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• collegiate culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contentious construction matters across litigation, arbitration, adjudication and ADR
• Advise clients strategically with a commercial focus while handling high-value, complex disputes
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
• Develop and maintain client relationships to grow the firm’s construction practice
• Represent clients in disputes before courts, tribunals and arbitral panels

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in construction litigation within a strong regional, national or City firm
• Extensive experience with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC) and related disputes
• Proficiency in adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings
• Ability to manage own caseload and provide supervisory guidance
• Strong client service orientation and collaborative mindset

• collaboration
• communication
• client-focused
• contentious construction disputes
• adjudication
• arbitration

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