Construction Disputes Solicitor – Birmingham / Manchester / Leeds / London – Up to £95,000 +(20% – 30%) Bonus + Benefits
An excellent opportunity for a Senior / Principal Associate Construction Solicitor specialising in disputes to join a leading national law firm with a strong reputation in infrastructure, projects and public sector work. This role is ideal for an experienced construction litigator seeking to work on complex, high-value disputes across sectors including health, local government, emergency services and social housing.
This Construction Disputes role offers exposure to market-leading contentious work, including disputes arising from major infrastructure projects, PFI arrangements and large-scale developments. The firm offers a genuinely supportive and flexible environment, combining high-quality work with a strong emphasis on long-term career development and work-life balance.
The Role:
- Leading on a broad range of complex construction disputes across public and private sector matters
- Advising on disputes arising from major infrastructure, PFI and development projects
- Handling matters across adjudication, litigation and alternative dispute resolution
- Acting on disputes relating to JCT and NEC contracts, including payment, delay and defect claims
- Managing cases through all stages including pre-action strategy, disclosure, expert evidence and trial preparation
- Working closely with partners on high-profile and technically challenging mandates
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development
The Candidate:
- Senior / Principal Associate Construction Solicitor (typically 5+ PQE)
- Strong experience in construction disputes, ideally within infrastructure or public sector projects
- Proven experience advising on JCT and/or NEC contracts
- Experience of adjudication and other forms of ADR, along with litigation processes
- Ability to manage complex matters independently and provide clear, strategic advice
- Commercially astute with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
- Ambitious and seeking progression within a high-quality national practice
The Benefits and How to Apply:
- Up to £95,000 salary with discretionary bonus and wider contribution
- Clear bonus structure with eligibility from 700 hours per six-month period (20% – 30%)
- Hybrid and flexible working environment with strong work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to buy additional holidays and additional Christmas office closure
- Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
- Private medical insurance, health cash plan and wellbeing support
- Life assurance and income protection cover
- Enhanced family leave policies and employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme, EV scheme, season ticket loans and volunteer leave
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact:
Samuel Doughty
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07961 696703
Email:
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