Senior Associate – Construction & Engineering Disputes (6+PQE)
Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Cambridge (hybrid working)
Law Firm: International Law Firm
We are partnered with a top-tier global law firm to recruit a Senior Associate into its highly regarded Construction & Engineering Disputes team, which sits within one of the largest Litigation practices worldwide.
The Role
You’ll work on significant, complex matters—well beyond “business as usual”—with real responsibility and client exposure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting for national and international clients, particularly in Energy, Infrastructure, and the Built Environment
- Advising strategically on major projects and the avoidance and resolution of disputes
- Managing your own matters, supervising teams, and mentoring junior lawyers
- Playing an active role in business development and the strategic direction of the team
- Collaborating across national and international offices and wider practice groups
The Team
- Part of a top 10 global Litigation practice, recognised by The Lawyer Global Top 50, Global Investigations Review Top 100, and Global Arbitration Review Top 30
- Construction & Engineering disputes specialists working closely with transactional colleagues
- Experts in large-scale projects, dispute avoidance, and high-value, complex disputes
- Acting for clients at the top end of the supply chain: governments, public bodies, major multinationals, and leading contractors
About You
The firm is keen to speak with candidates who have:
- England & Wales qualification with 6+ years’ PQE
- Strong experience in contentious construction and engineering matters
- Excellent technical skills across construction and engineering contracts
The ability to:
- Interpret contracts pragmatically and commercially
- Navigate complex legal arguments and explain them clearly to clients
- Develop dispute avoidance and resolution strategies aligned with client objectives
- Lead disputes through adjudication, litigation, and arbitration
What’s On Offer
- A fair, transparent and performance-driven reward structure
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, dental and healthcare support
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Structured training, mentoring and career development
- International and cross-practice exposure
- Opportunities to engage in pro bono and community initiatives
- Long-term planning support, including retirement, insurance and assurance
Apply now!
