Construction Disputes Lawyer 3-5 PQE – Highly ranked Legal 500 Ranked Firm – London (Hybrid)
MAP Legal are partnering with a highly regarded Legal 500 construction practice that is seeking to expand its disputes team with the addition of a talented Construction Disputes Senior Associate.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm sought‑after in litigation and arbitration by a diverse client base that spans the residential real estate development and energy and natural resources sectors.
The Role
* Handling a broad caseload of complex construction and engineering disputes
* Working across adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and dispute avoidance
* Collaborating with a team recognised for its technical excellence and supportive culture
What We’re Looking For
* 3-5 PQE with strong construction disputes experience
* A solid grounding in contentious construction work from a reputable firm
* Confident communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills
* Ambitious, collaborative, and eager to progress within a leading practice
What’s On Offer
* Work within a highly ranked and highly regarded Legal 500 ranked team
* High‑quality contentious construction matters
* Competitive salary & benefits, plus flexible working
* Supportive leadership and excellent training/development opportunities
If you’re looking to elevate your construction disputes career within a firm that truly invests in its people, I’d love to speak with you.
To discuss confidentially please email
Non‑Contentious Construction Lawyer 4+ PQE – Tier 2 Legal 500 Ranked Firm – London (Hybrid)
MAP Legal are working with a highly regarded Top Tier Legal 500 construction team in London that is looking to welcome an experienced Non‑Contentious Senior Associate to its growing practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team known for advising on energy, real estate, transport and commercial and mixed‑use developments. The group leverages cross‑sector expertise to serve as a key port of call for contractors, developers, and public authorities.
The Role
* Advising on a wide range of non‑contentious construction matters
* Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, bespoke forms)
* Supporting large‑scale infrastructure, commercial, residential and energy projects
* Collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and the wider commercial teams
* Opportunity to lead on your own matters depending on experience level
What We’re Looking For
* 4+ PQE with solid non‑contentious construction experience
* Background from a highly ranked national or international firm
* Strong contract drafting skills and commercial awareness
* A collaborative, proactive individual who enjoys client contact
* Keen to grow within a supportive, future‑facing construction team
What’s On Offer
* A chance to join a Legal 500 ranked team with a strong global reputation
* High‑quality project work across multiple sectors
* Competitive salary + benefits
* Clear progression opportunities
* Hybrid working and a genuinely supportive culture
If you’re looking to take the next step in your non‑contentious construction career, I’d be delighted to have a confidential conversation.
Contentious Construction Senior Associate – Leading National Law Firm – London
A leading national law firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Senior Associate to join their busy team in London.
Role
You will join a specialist team who advise on a wide range of construction law advising clients in the private and public institutions, predominantly in health, local government, emergency services and social housing sectors.
The team advise on the full range of disputes that arise out of projects including procurement disputes, design and construction disputes, operational disputes and fire safety disputes and termination disputes.
You will focus on complex and high value construction disputes relating to JCT or NEC forms of contracts and will be responsible for your own caseload.
You
Please apply if you have at least 4 years PQE in contentious construction. You will have had experience of working at a large firm with an established construction team. It is important you have experience of JCT and NEC documents and the various stages of litigation.
A good working knowledge of construction contracts is required as well as disputes relating to payment issues, change, defects, termination and professional negligence.
You must have experience of dealing with your own caseload.
Why apply?
This is a stand‑out opportunity to join a firm known for its welcoming and supportive culture. They have a strong social ethos and work as a team encouraging personal development and a healthy work‑life balance.
The firm offers employees at least 50% home working. They also have a highly competitive benefits package and market leading salary on offer.
For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on or apply as directed.
London – Leading Legal 500 Firm – Excellent Career Progression
This is an opportunity to step into a senior position, advising on major development and regeneration projects. The team is widely recognised for its work across the construction sector and for its expertise in navigating the evolving Building Safety regime.
The Role
You will take on a broad non‑contentious workload, including:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction documents (JCT, NEC, professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds and guarantees).
* Advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation, insurance issues, design responsibility and project structure.
* Working closely with developers, funders, contractors, consultants and public sector bodies.
* Managing matters independently while receiving strong support from experienced colleagues.
* Contributing to client training, thought leadership and wider business development initiatives.
* Assisting in mentoring junior team members as the practice continues to expand.
About You
* 4+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) within a recognised law firm, focused on non‑contentious matters.
* Solid experience of JCT and/or NEC suites and confidence advising on construction procurement and project processes.
* A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence dealing directly with clients.
* An interest in the housing, development or infrastructure sectors is beneficial but not essential.
What’s on Offer
* A supportive, ambitious team with genuine room for progression.
* High quality matters with well established clients and major UK development projects.
* A culture that values flexibility, professional development and long‑term career planning.
* Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience.
If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in apply today or reach out to Jade Colwell directly for further information.
Construction Lawyer – International Law Firm – City of London
BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a prestigious international law firm looking to expand its renowned construction team in London with the recruitment of a talented Construction Lawyer, at the 4-8 PQE level.
The firm is open to both contentious and non‑contentious construction lawyers, and unusually for a firm of this size they can offer a split caseload if preferred, allowing you to handle a mix of both types of work or the flexibility to focus entirely on either disputes or non‑contentious matters.
The work is complex, high‑quality, and spans local, national, and international construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects.
The firm offers a flexible working environment, along with a highly competitive salary and bonus package.
Responsibilities
* Advising on all standard forms of UK contracts, including NEC4, JCT, as well as international contracts such as FIDIC and bespoke EPC contracts.
* Managing and developing client relationships across a range of sectors, including energy, waste management, infrastructure, real estate regeneration, and development.
* Constructing disputes to include all forms of dispute resolution; litigation arbitration (including international arbitration) adjudication and ADR.
* Engaging in business development, networking, and identifying opportunities to contribute to the team’s growth.
Requirements
* 4-8 years’ PQE in construction law, with a focus on either non‑contentious or contentious construction matters, from a reputable regional, national, or international law firm or industry experience.
* Strong technical knowledge and expertise in construction law, with a proven ability to advise on complex matters.
* Experience in international projects is highly desirable.
* The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Experience in mentoring junior lawyers and fostering a collaborative team environment.
* A commercially focused and proactive approach to business development, with the ability to build your own network of contacts.
* A strong drive to deliver high‑quality work and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
* Exposure to high‑quality work, including major national and international projects and disputes, with excellent opportunities for career progression.
* A flexible working environment that promotes work‑life balance, including the option to work remotely.
* The ability to shape your caseload according to your interests, whether in a split role or by focusing exclusively on disputes or non‑contentious matters.
Senior Associate – Non‑Contentious Construction – Senior Associate Level 5+ PQE – Up to £150,000 Salary
Construction & Projects Solicitor – Senior Associate level 5+ PQE – Up to £150,000 salary
This is a superb opportunity to focus on non‑contentious construction matters within the commercial real estate sector within a well established Legal 500 International law firm as they continue to grow their esteemed practice in London.
The successful applicant will be an established non‑contentious construction solicitor, comfortable running an independent caseload whilst as well as assisting on larger matters as part of a team. The projects team is over 50 strong nationally, with an endless supply of support available.
The team have an unrivalled reputation acting for the majority of the tier 1 construction companies in the UK and globally. Acting for employers, developers, sponsors, funders, project companies, contractors, consultants and insurers.
The Candidate
* An experienced non‑contentious construction solicitor 5+ PQE
* Key experience acting within the commercial real estate sector is advantageous
* Well versed with the full breadth of commercial construction
* Ambitious to work on some of the UK’s leading construction and project transactions
* Passion for the work you do and keen to progress expertise within a top tier environment
* Has experience from a large commercial law firm or in‑house environment
* Excellent organisation, time‑management and IT skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits and How to Apply
* Competitive basic salary - up to £150,000
* Firm wide bonus scheme, market leading benefits package
* Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
* Generous annual leave package
* Generous and flexible pension schemes
* Ongoing development and training
* Private health membership
* Modern and central offices
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact: Alex‑Jay Blackledge‑Murphy, Recruitment Consultant
Email:
London – Office 3 days a week – occasional European travel
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded construction and engineering lawyer to join a global leader working across Europe on a wide range of infrastructure, real estate and energy projects.
Reporting into the General Counsel you will be joining an established and highly collaborative in‑house legal team supporting the business with a wide range of construction, engineering and commercial contracts and dispute resolution with the support of external counsel.
You will be qualified construction lawyer (c10 PQE+) either working in‑house or private practice, happy leading on large transactions as well as working as part of a team. You will also ideally have experience of mentoring junior lawyers / business colleagues.
Excellent scope for career development in the UK and internationally.
If this initial brief sounds of interest, please apply or contact Chris at Mack Legal for further insight.
London – Top 50 City Firm – Non‑Dispute Work – Real Estate
A well respected London‑based law firm is seeking a non‑contentious construction solicitor, with 2–5 years’ PQE, to join its highly regarded Construction team. This role will focus exclusively on non‑dispute work: advising on construction documentation, appointments, contract negotiation, and related commercial real estate issues.
What You’ll Do
* Draft, negotiate, and manage construction‑related documents such as JCT (and other standard form) building contracts, professional appointments, collateral warranties / third‑party rights, novation agreements, and surety/guarantee documentation.
* Provide procurement advice for different construction routes and contribute to decisions about the strategic procurement strategy.
* Work closely with real‑estate and development teams, giving construction input into wider real‑estate documentation (e.g., development finance, real‑estate acquisitions).
* Conduct due diligence on construction documentation as part of real‑estate or development transactions, and produce detailed legal reports on the construction risk.
* Support funders, developers, institutional investors, and private clients on the construction arrangements for projects (both for funding and development).
* Advise on building security documentation, third‑party rights, and the contractual packaging required by funders or end users.
* Collaborate with senior lawyers and partners to help grow and develop the construction practice, including contributing to business development.
About You
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–5 years’ PQE, preferably gained in a top‑tier real estate / construction practice.
* Strong technical legal knowledge: adept at drafting construction and consultant documents, amendments to standard contracts, security documentation, and third‑party rights.
* Good commercial judgement, able to balance risk with business objectives.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong drafting skills.
* Strong client‑relationship skills and the confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders (developers, funders, contractors, consultants).
* Team player: collaborative, supportive, and willing to contribute to a collegiate culture.
* Organised and able to manage multiple streams of work and deadlines.
* Ambitious, proactive, and keen to contribute to business development and the growth of the team.
Why This Role / Firm
* Join a well‑respected Construction practice in London, known for its deep expertise in non‑contentious matters.
* Work with a broad range of high‑calibre clients, including developers, funders, institutional investors, and private individuals, across asset classes such as residential, hotels, student accommodation, and more.
* Exposure to complex development projects from inception to completion, with opportunities to advise on procurement, construction documentation, and funding.
* A supportive, commercial, and collegial environment where professional development is encouraged — and where you can play a meaningful role in shaping the firm’s construction offering.
If you’re a non‑contentious construction lawyer with relevant experience and a passion for development / real‑estate construction law, we’d love to hear from you — please contact Rhys for more information
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