Senior Associate / Legal Director – Construction Disputes

Senior Associate / Legal Director – Construction Disputes | London | Up to £135,000 + Bonus

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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

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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

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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. xwzovoh
To discuss the opportunity in complete confidence, please ge