Job Description

An excellent opportunity awaits an ambitious Associate to join a global firm's top-tier Contentious Construction practice in London. The team is highly regarded for advising clients across sectors, with particular strength in real estate developers, housebuilders, property investors, contractors, and engineering consultancies. They also act for private clients on high-value residential construction projects. Their work covers procurement, construction contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, and performance bonds. They provide comprehensive dispute avoidance and resolution services, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation, and expert determination. The role offers exposure to both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, with a current focus on disputes, significant responsibility, and strong client contact within a collaborative team.
Experience required:

• Qualified in England & Wales or in a common law jurisdiction
• Be 2-3 years' PQE Experience in contentious construction matters, particularly in UK adjudications, TCC litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute avoidance and resolution such as mediation and expert determination
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

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Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Company
LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.
Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.
The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.
Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 092 8000 Location 4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom
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