William James Recruitment
Construction Disputes Senior Associate / Partner
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Construction Disputes Senior Associate / Partner
Senior Associate / Partner – Construction Disputes (London)
The Role
William James Recruitment is exclusively instructed by a specialist boutique construction law firm recruiting a Senior Associate or Partner-level Construction lawyer to join its London-based practice during an exciting next phase of growth.
The firm advises developers and contractors with £100m+ turnover, acting on a wide range of transactional and contentious construction matters across domestic projects. Work spans all major sectors, with a strong focus on JCT and NEC contracts and complex, business-critical disputes.
The practice is deliberately independent of the traditional City model. Rather than pursuing scale, rankings or leverage, it focuses on high-quality advice, long-term client relationships, and a balanced, sustainable way of working.
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded construction practice where senior lawyers are trusted to take ownership of matters, shape the future of the team, and deliver bespoke, commercially focused advice.
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The Work You will advise on a full spectrum of construction and engineering matters, including: Complex construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration and litigation Delay and disruption claims, defects disputes and non-payment matters Professional negligence claims involving consultants and project teams Strategic dispute avoidance, procurement and contract drafting advice
Disputes range from high-stakes, brand-sensitive matters to fast-moving adjudications, often involving significant commercial pressure, technical evidence and tight timeframes.
The Candidate Senior Associate or Partner-level Construction lawyer Strong experience across construction disputes and/or non-contentious project work Deep familiarity with JCT and NEC standard form contracts Technically excellent with a calm, pragmatic and commercial approach Collaborative, culturally aligned and motivated by quality rather than volume
Culture & Platform Boutique, senior-led model with minimal hierarchy Collaborative, ego-free environment Team-based billing expectations rather than individual targets High levels of autonomy, trust and flexibility A culture prioritising excellence, integrity and balance over billable-hour pressure
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Why This Opportunity Join a high-quality specialist construction practice with a growing market reputation Work on complex, interesting construction disputes and projects Genuine opportunity to shape the practice over the next 6–12 months High-calibre clients, including major developers and contractors A sustainable alternative to traditional City construction teams
Benefits & How to Apply Highly competitive remuneration Flexible working arrangements Senior-level autonomy and influence Opportunity to be part of a growing, respected construction practice
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 0794 405 5476 Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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