Interlink Talent Solutions
Contentious Construction Associate
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Responsibilities
Advise on a broad range of contentious construction and engineering disputes, including contractual claims, professional negligence and major infrastructure projects.
Manage your own matters with supervision, while supporting Partners and Managing Associates on complex, high-value disputes.
Advise clients on construction issues across consultant appointments, warranties and development contracts, spanning sectors including living, energy, transport, retail and life sciences.
Build client relationships and contribute to business development, while gaining hands-on experience across all forms of ADR, including mediation and without-prejudice negotiations.
Requirements
- 1+ years’ PQE with experience in contentious construction matters, with strong knowledge of dispute avoidance, dispute resolution and project management.
- Experience across construction disputes, including TCC litigation, adjudication, High Court litigation and/or arbitration, with the ability to prepare pleadings, witness statements and expert evidence.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging effectively with clients, colleagues and external advisers.
- Excellent drafting, procedural and document management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and priorities effectively.
- Commercially minded and client-focused, with the curiosity to understand clients’ businesses and drivers and deliver clear, practical and impactful advice.
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Benefits
- Financial security & reward: £60,000–£65,000+ salary depending on experience, plus 5% matched pension, 4x salary life assurance, 75% income protection and discretionary bonus eligibility.
- Recognition & rewards: Be recognized for your contribution through talent and excellence schemes, plus exclusive discounts and lifestyle benefits.
- Lifestyle & flexibility: Enjoy 25 days’ holiday, rising to 27 with service, with the option to buy or sell leave, plus sabbaticals, wellbeing support, Cycle2Work, travel benefits and paid volunteering days.
- Health & wellbeing: Access private medical and dental cover, health screening, 24/7 support, mental health services, virtual GP access and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
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If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Natalie Lio for a confidential discussion.
Note: Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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