Associate – Construction – Cardiff

Company: Browne Jacobson LLP
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

We’re looking for a talented associate to join our highly regarded construction team based in our Cardiff office.

The Role

You’ll handle the full spectrum of construction disputes, delivering specialist advice to clients with a focus on practical, cost‑effective solutions. There’s also scope for non‑contentious and advisory work if that appeals. Alongside your caseload, you’ll contribute to business development through seminars, articles and client events.

What we’re looking for

Candidates should be able to provide an effective legal service to a variety of clients, with an emphasis on the provision of cost effective solutions. The role is primarily contentious though there may be opportunities to service non‑contentious work if that is of interest to you. You will be expected to be competent or, if coming from a commercial litigation background, motivated to develop your skills in:

  • Specialist advice in all aspects of contentious building, construction and engineering work
  • The resolution of problems in construction law and the promotion of initiatives to this end
  • The ability to master complex regulations and procedures with careful attention to detail and to explain and provide advice to clients
  • The ability and willingness to support other areas of the practice where relevant e.g. providing technical support to our professional indemnity team
  • The ability to think laterally in order to consolidate and support a variety of disciplines

Why Join Us?

  • High‑quality, varied caseload with real responsibility from day one
  • National and international work
  • Supportive team committed to your development
  • A clear path to grow your construction practice

We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026