Contentious Construction Solicitor - NQ - 4 PQE

TSR Legal are currently supporting a multi-office top 100 law firm who are looking for a Contentious Construction Solicitor to join an established and growing Construction team in Cardiff.

You will advise a broad range of clients, including developers, contractors, consultants, funders, investors and public sector organisations, on a variety of construction and engineering disputes.

The role will involve managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution, with exposure to complex and high-value disputes and the opportunity to develop strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of construction and engineering disputes.
• Advising on contractual disputes, including payment, delay, disruption, defects, variations, extensions of time and termination.
• Managing and conducting adjudications, including preparing notices, referrals, responses and enforcement proceedings.
• Conducting and assisting with litigation, including proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).
• Advising on arbitration, mediation, negotiation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Providing strategic advice on dispute avoidance and early resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, witness statements, expert instructions and other litigation and adjudication documentation.
• Managing matters effectively, including budgets, deadlines, client expectations and case strategy.
• Working collaboratively with partners, solicitors, paralegals and specialists across the wider business.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including networking, seminars, client training and legal updates.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the Construction & Engineering practice.