Job Description
Construction Litigation Associate
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Birmingham
Our client is looking for a Construction Litigation Associate to join their expanding Legal 500 and Chambers-rated Construction team. This role offers high-quality, meaningful work supporting clients in the housing, local government, social business, and charity sectors. With a diverse caseload and exciting growth opportunities, this position promises excellent career progression within a supportive, non-hierarchical team that values collaboration and innovation.
What you'll do:
As a Construction Litigation Associate, your role will be multifaceted. You'll be responsible for advising on and managing construction and engineering disputes, handling matters from initial advisory work through to settlement or judgement. Your expertise will be crucial in representing clients in adjudication, mediation, and other ADR processes. You'll also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior team members if desired. Furthermore, you'll support clients with training and contract interpretation in plain, accessible language.
* Advising on and managing construction and engineering disputes
* Handling matters from initial advisory work through to settlement and/or judgment
* Representing clients in adjudication, mediation, and other ADR processes
* Working across departments to provide joined-up legal services
* Supervising and mentoring junior team members (if of interest)
* Supporting clients with training and contract interpretation in plain, accessible language
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Construction Litigation Associate role is a qualified lawyer with solid experience in construction disputes (ideally 2-3PQE+). You have a passion for working within specialist sectors and possess the ability to manage cases independently while also collaborating on larger matters. Experience in ADR, including adjudication and mediation is desirable but not essential. An interest in knowledge-sharing and helping clients navigate contracting processes is key to success in this role.
* Qualified lawyer with solid experience in construction disputes
* Passion for working within specialist sectors
* Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate on larger matters
* Experience in ADR, including adjudication and mediation (desirable)
* Interest in knowledge-sharing and helping clients navigate contracting processes
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose, which is improving communities and society. For over 50 years they've been successfully combining market-leading legal expertise with a commitment to excellence and long-term relationships underpinned by strong values. What makes them distinctive is their people and the values they share. They're extremely proud of the calibre of people that they attract; people who are inspired by their values, motivated by their vision and work with their clients to positively influence the society and communities they are building together. They are a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity.
What's next:
Ready to make a difference? Apply today by clicking on the link or contact Laura Gripton on
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