Contentious Construction lawyer NQ – 3 years’ PQE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Commercial law firm in Buckinghamshire is looking to recruit a contentious Construction lawyer of 0 to 3 years’ PQE. This role is part of a considered expansion, aimed at maintaining the quality of work while adding further depth and capability to a dynamic and evolving practice. This role is suited to a solicitor who has gained exposure to contentious Construction work, or is looking to develop that focus further within a commercially minded disputes team. You will advise on: • the full dispute lifecycle, including adjudication, mediation and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court, with a clear emphasis on achieving commercially sensible outcomes; • construction disputes arising out of JCT and similar contracts; • payment claims (interim and final); • defective works; • delay and disruption; • termination. Alongside formal proceedings, you will: • provide strategic, real-time advice to clients dealing with issues on live projects thereby helping to manage risk; • strengthen positions and create leverage where disputes are unavoidable. The team works closely with clients and across the wider disputes practice, offering a collaborative environment where you can deepen your contentious construction experience, build confidence in handling complex matters, and develop towards a more senior role over time. Ideally, candidates will be looking to build a career in contentious construction and will have experience of at least one or more of the following: • experience (or good exposure) to disputes arising from construction contracts, including JCT, and matters involving defective works; • payment claims; • delay and disruption; • liquidated damages. Experience of adjudication, mediation or High Court/ Technology and Construction Court proceedings is of interest but not essential, but an interest in developing in this area and a willingness to engage with complex disputes is important.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…