Senior Associate / Legal Director – Construction Disputes | London | Up to £135,000 + Bonus
A highly regarded West End firm’s construction disputes practice is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a growing team acting on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes
.This is an opportunity to join a team that has deliberately remained lean, giving senior lawyers genuine responsibility, close client contact and a clear voice in the direction of matters. Rather than being one of many in a large disputes group, you’ll play a key role from day on
e.The Opportun
ityThe team advises a broad range of developers, contractors, consultants, funders and public sector organisations on significant construction disputes across a variety of secto
rs.The work inclu
- des:High-value adjudications and complex construction litigat
- ion.Building Safety Act and fire safety related dispu
- tes.Professional negligence cla
- ims.Defective design and workmanship dispu
- tes.JCT and NEC contract dispu
- tes.Strategic risk management and contentious project adv
ice.You’ll have the autonomy to run your own matters, work directly with clients and counsel, and become a trusted adviser rather than simply supporting larger t
eams.Why This
- Role?Join a respected, partner-led team with an excellent reputation in the m
- arket.Genuine autonomy with significant client exp
- osure.High-quality Building Safety work forming a key part of the pra
- ctice.Clear progression with realistic routes to Legal Director and Partne
- rship.Opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and help shape the future growth of the
- team.Strong collegiate culture where senior lawyers are trusted and recognised for their contribution beyond billable
hours.Ab
out YouWe’re keen to speak with construction disputes lawyers who can demon
- strate:Around 6+ PQE, although exceptional candidates outside this range will absolutely be cons
- idered.E&W, or common law qualif
- icationStrong experience across contentious construction m
- atters.Adjudication experience together with broader litigation or dispute reso
- lution.Exposure to Building Safety Act matters would be advantageous, although not essential if gained through wider construction dispute
- s work.Excellent client management and commercial awa
- reness.A collaborative approach and ambition to take on greater responsi
bility.The
- PackageSalary up to £135,000 depending on exp
- erience.Discretionar
- y bonus.Sensible billabl
- e targetRecognition for business development, mentoring and wider contr
- ibution.Hybrid working with a collaborative, office-led
culture.Why It’s Worth a Con
versationOpportunities offering this combination of high-quality work, genuine autonomy, realistic progression and an excellent work-life balance are increasingly difficult
to find.Whether you’re an established Senior Associate looking for a clearer route forward or already operating at Legal Director level, I’d welcome a confidential con
versation.To discuss the opportunity in complete confidence, please ge
t in touch….