Contentious Construction Counsel level

Overview

In this role you will handle contentious construction disputes for real estate clients and on infrastructure/energy projects within a mid-sized City law firm. You will work closely with a collaborative, supportive team that values work-life balance and strong client service. You will shape dispute strategy and contribute to complex project matters, with clear opportunities for impact and progression toward partnership. This position offers high-quality work, exposure to notable clients, and a culture focused on growth and balance. You will be joining a firm that emphasizes culture as a differentiator while offering future partner prospects for the right candidate.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent work-life balance
• future partner prospects
• welcoming, collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve contentious construction disputes for real estate and infrastructure/energy projects
• Provide strategic dispute resolution advice to real estate clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the firm on complex cases
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management
• Support and mentor junior lawyers within the contentious construction team
• Assist in talent development and potential progression toward partnership

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE
• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• senior associate or director/counsel level within a ranked contentious construction team
• experience handling disputes related to real estate, infrastructure or energy projects

• collaboration
• client-focused communication
• prioritization and time management
• contentious construction
• construction dispute resolution
• real estate disputes

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