A respected full-service law firm is recruiting a Senior Associate with around 4 years’ PQE in construction law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone experienced across both contentious and non-contentious construction work. You will work on everything from traditional developments to complex infrastructure projects, including energy, student accommodation, PRS, and large-scale disputes like litigation, arbitration, and adjudication.
This is a hands-on role where you will work with listed companies, local authorities, banks, developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors, and consultants, on both national and international matters.
What They Are Looking For
- A solicitor with approximately 4 years’ PQE in construction law, ideally covering both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Experience advising across a range of sectors, including traditional development, infrastructure, energy, student accommodation or PRS
- Proven ability in handling disputes via litigation, arbitration, adjudication and enforcement
- Strong drafting, negotiating and legal analytical skills
- Commercial awareness, confident client handling and the ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm for mentoring more junior fee-earners and collaborating in a team environment
What’s On Offer
- Genuine variety of work across construction law, disputes and transactional matters
- Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 31 days after service, plus flexible holiday buy/sell option.
- A bonus scheme that rewards high performance—eligible to earn up to a 35 % annual bonus.
- Sabbatical entitlement, up to 2 weeks over 2 years or 4 weeks over 3 years.
- Pension with at least 5 % employer contribution.
- Life assurance providing 4x annual salary in case of death in service.
- A supportive firm culture with a focus on inclusion, diversity, sustainable careers and meaningful work-life balance.
- This is truly a great role with a lot to offer. Get in touch for further info.