Construction Litigation Solicitor | City of London A highly regarded City law firm is seeking a talented Construction Disputes Lawyer to join its expanding and well-ranked Construction team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop their career within a thriving contentious construction practice, working on complex, high-value disputes across a diverse client base. This leading Construction team has built a strong reputation in the London market, consistently recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious construction law. The team works collaboratively across the full construction lifecycle and is particularly well known for its strength in construction disputes, adjudication, arbitration, and Technology and Construction Court (TCC) litigation, including matters involving the Building Safety Act. You will join a supportive and collegiate environment where junior lawyers are given meaningful responsibility and client exposure from an early stage. This role offers genuine career progression and the chance to work closely with experienced partners on high-profile mandates. As a Construction Disputes Associate, your responsibilities will include: - Advising clients on a broad range of contentious construction matters, including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation - Drafting key dispute documentation such as pre-action correspondence, adjudication submissions, pleadings, and witness statements - Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients, managing relationships and delivering commercially focused advice - Working closely with experts, counsel, and internal teams to drive matters forward - Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practice You can expect to be involved in a varied and high-quality caseload, including: - Complex multi-party construction disputes in the TCC - Adjudications arising from large-scale commercial and residential developments - Disputes involving defects claims, contractor and subcontractor issues - Advisory work on risk management and dispute strategy for live projects - Matters involving Building Safety Act-related issues Clients include developers, contractors, asset managers, building owners, and institutional investors across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, healthcare, and logistics. To be considered for this role, you will have: - 2-4 years' PQE with experience in construction law (contentious preferred, though strong non-contentious candidates seeking to specialise will be considered) - A solid grounding in construction disputes and relevant legal frameworks - Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills - A commercial mindset and the ability to deliver pragmatic legal advice - Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in client relationship development - A strong academic background and a proactive, solutions-focused approach Lawyers benefit from: - Early responsibility and hands-on client exposure - A clear and achievable career progression pathway - A strong emphasis on work/life balance and wellbeing - A friendly and social culture, with regular firm-wide events and initiatives This is a standout opportunity for a Construction Disputes Solicitor in London looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and highly regarded team. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch or apply today. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.