Contentious Construction Associate- Prestigious City law firm

Company: Chadwick Nott
Apply for the Contentious Construction Associate- Prestigious City law firm
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support a prestigious City law firm’s contentious construction practice, handling high-value disputes for contractors, employers, developers, funders and sponsors. You will work within a highly regarded team on complex matters in areas like cladding, fire safety, insolvency, and adjudications, progressing cases through litigation, arbitration and mediation. The firm emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration and an excellent work-life balance. This is a chance to shape outcomes in a trusted, client-facing environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • mentored and structured career progression
  • excellent work/life balance
  • welcoming and collaborative culture
  • prestigious City firm environment

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in construction dispute proceedings (adjudications, arbitrations, litigation)
  • Contribute to high-value construction disputes across multiple sectors
  • Assist on cladding and fire-safety related claims
  • Engage in insolvency, final account and delay claims
  • Support mediation and other alternative dispute resolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage case strategy

Key requirements

  • 2-4 PQE in England & Wales or commonwealth-qualified
  • At least 2 years UK contentious construction experience
  • Experience at a well-regarded London or regional law firm
  • collaborative
  • excellent communication
  • mentoring mindset
  • contentious construction
  • construction dispute resolution
  • adjudications

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Posted: October 10th, 2026