Construction Associate - #1662687

Construction Disputes Associate - Purpose-Led Legal Practice

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values flexibility, inclusivity, and purpose-driven work?

A well-regarded, Legal 500 and Chambers-rated Construction & Engineering team is expanding and looking for a Construction Disputes Associate to join them. Their clients include housing providers, local authorities, social enterprises, and charities - organisations that make a real difference in society.

Why Apply?

• Meaningful work - High-quality caseloads with a strong social impact.
• Broad experience - Advising on JCT/NEC contracts, procurement issues, and PFI-related disputes.
• Career progression - A growing team with clear pathways for advancement and leadership.
• Supportive culture - Non-hierarchical, collaborative, and genuinely values work-life balance.
• Flexible working - Remote options, part-time roles, job shares, and support for returners.
• Social impact - B Corp certified, committed to improving lives and communities.
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing construction and engineering disputes from start to resolution.
• Representing clients in adjudication, mediation, and other ADR processes.
• Collaborating across teams for joined-up legal support.
• Option to mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Helping clients understand contracts in plain, practical language.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• A qualified lawyer with strong experience in contentious construction matters.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and contributing to larger team projects.
• Passionate about public interest sectors.
• Experience with ADR (adjudication, mediation) is desirable.
• A team player who's curious, collaborative, and values a purpose-led environment.
  
  

If you're looking for a role that combines professional challenge with personal meaning, this is your chance to make it happen.

Interested? Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

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