CapeClarke
Construction Solicitor - Tier 1 International Law Firm
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Contentious Construction Lawyer
London | 2+ PQE | Leading City International Law Firm | £135k-180k
We are working with a highly regarded City law firm seeking a talented Contentious Construction & Engineering Associate (2+ PQE) to join its market-leading London team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the City’s preeminent specialist Construction & Engineering practices, advising on high-quality contentious matters across a diverse range of sectors.
The Role
Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the team is looking to recruit a specialist contentious lawyer to advise on:
Project advisory work on ‘live’ construction and engineering projects, assisting clients in managing risk and mitigating disputes Formal dispute resolution including adjudication, High Court litigation, arbitration, and mediation
You will play a central role in complex, high-value matters while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued expansion of the practice.
The Team
The Construction & Engineering team sits within the firm’s Real Estate Group and comprises both contentious and non-contentious specialists. It is a high-performing, cohesive and busy team with an excellent reputation for:
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Providing early responsibility Offering meaningful client exposure Supporting career progression within a collaborative and ambitious environment
You will work closely with non-contentious construction lawyers, transactional real estate colleagues, and projects teams on a broad range of domestic and international mandates.
The Work
The practice advises clients across the full supply chain and a variety of sectors, including:
Living sector (with particular focus on building safety) Industrial engineering Transport & infrastructure Energy & waste PFI projects
The work spans early-stage advisory support through to formal dispute resolution proceedings.
You will also:
Supervise and mentor trainees and paralegals Assist with business development initiatives and pitches Take an active role in managing and developing key client relationships
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you will have:
2+ years’ PQE in contentious construction and engineering Experience of both project advisory work and formal dispute resolution Strong knowledge of construction contracts and the contractual, tortious, and statutory rights arising across the supply chain Experience handling issues such as delay, extensions of time, liquidated damages, additional costs, and defects Experience of adjudication and High Court litigation procedure (Arbitration and mediation experience advantageous but not essential) Experience managing large-scale document review and disclosure exercises, including familiarity with document management, and bundling platforms Exposure to preparing witness and expert evidence Strong stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational and diary management capabilities
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The successful candidate will be commercially aware, inquisitive and motivated to understand clients’ businesses in order to deliver high-quality, strategic advice.
This is a superb opportunity to join a top-tier team offering genuine responsibility, high-quality work and excellent long-term career prospects in the London market.
For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or for a confidential discussion then please do contact Craig Heywood Director at CapeClarke - 07990068183
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