Construction Disputes Solicitor

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: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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