Contentious Construction Solicitor

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Senior Associate / Principal Associate – Contentious Construction

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Are you a Contentious Construction Lawyer looking to work on some of the most significant construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy disputes in the market?

An internationally recognised law firm is continuing to invest heavily in its Construction & Engineering Disputes practice and is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Principal Associate to join its growing team.

This is not a role focused on routine construction disputes. The team acts on some of the largest, most complex and highest-value disputes in the UK and internationally, advising governments, public bodies, multinational corporations, major developers, contractors and infrastructure providers.

Working as part of one of the largest Construction & Engineering disputes teams globally, you’ll gain exposure to landmark projects across the energy, infrastructure, transport, utilities and development sectors.

The Role

You will:

  • Advise on complex construction and engineering disputes
  • Handle high-value adjudications, litigation and international arbitration matters
  • Support clients with dispute avoidance and strategic project risk management
  • Lead matters and supervise junior lawyers
  • Work directly with major UK and international clients
  • Play a key role in business development and client relationship management
  • Help shape the future growth of an expanding practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Market-leading Construction & Engineering team
  • Complex, high-profile disputes
  • Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects
  • International client base
  • Genuine progression opportunities
  • Flexible and hybrid working culture
  • Strong investment in professional development

Reward Package

  • Salary between £90,000 – £120,000+
  • Annual bonus of up to 10%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance (4x Salary)
  • Income Protection
  • Matched Pension Contributions
  • 26 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Firm Day
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Dental Insurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
  • Flexible Working Options

his opportunity would suit an ambitious Contentious Construction Solicitor looking to step into a leading international practice and work on the kind of disputes that define careers.

If you would like to hear more, I’d be happy to speak with you.

Ellie Marshall

07383 821952

Posted: June 11th, 2026