Construction Lawyer/Associate

Your new firm
Our client is a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, including construction. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine focus on its people. They are now looking to expand their Construction team, creating an excellent opportunity for junior lawyers who want to work on high-quality, complex matters within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Construction Lawyer (NQ-3 PQE) with a keen interest in contentious work to join a well-regarded team that consistently features in Legal 500 and Chambers. You will work on high-quality adjudication and litigation matters, including Protocol work, provide strategic advice, and deliver flexible dispute resolution solutions for clients, including mediation. There will also be scope to undertake some non-contentious work if desired, though this is not a requirement. Clients include national developers, contractors, well-known housebuilders, and major housing associations in the social housing sector. You will enjoy direct client contact, involvement in business development, and opportunities to participate in networking and marketing activities.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor with proven experience or a genuine passion for contentious construction law, ready to work on complex and high-value disputes. Ideally, you will have developed your skills within a specialist construction team or gained exposure through a construction-focused training seat, giving you a solid understanding of adjudication, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. You should demonstrate the ability to manage your own caseload with light-touch supervision, showing confidence in prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. You'll bring strong commercial awareness, a proactive, client-focused mindset, and the ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially driven solutions while building trusted relationships.

What you'll get in return
You will join a leading national firm celebrated for its inclusive and collaborative culture. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, promotes a healthy work-life balance, and is deeply committed to supporting your professional growth. Expect a comprehensive learning and development programme, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities to become a recognised expert in your field. This is a forward-thinking team where you will have the chance to shape ideas, share expertise, and actively engage with clients.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.If this job isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you.We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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