Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Contentious Construction Solicitor to join a highly regarded firm in Central London. This is a fantastic chance to work with an international client base on high-quality disputes, whilst enjoying the benefits of hybrid working. The firm is looking for someone around 2-7+ years' PQE with strong contentious construction experience and a real enthusiasm for resolving complex disputes.
The Role You'll be advising on and handling a broad range of construction disputes, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation. You will act for an impressive portfolio of clients, including developers, funders, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors across the UK and Europe. The role offers the chance to work on high-value, often cross-border disputes alongside leading partners in the field.
Key Responsibilities

• Acting on construction and engineering disputes across litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation
• Advising clients on risk management and dispute avoidance strategies
• Working closely with developers, funders, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors on complex matters
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports
• Managing your own caseload while assisting senior lawyers on larger disputes
• Developing strong, long-term client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

About You

• 2-7+ years' PQE as a Construction Solicitor with a focus on contentious work
• Solid experience in handling disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication, or mediation
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and dispute resolution processes
• Excellent communication, drafting, and client management skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Exposure to high-value, complex, and international construction disputes
• Opportunity to work closely with leading partners in the field
• Supportive team environment with genuine prospects for progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Company
Sacco Mann is a well established Legal and IP recruitment consultancy handling qualified and non-qualified assignments into both Private Practice and Industry. With almost 20 years experience of recruiting for some of the biggest names in the sector, we'll be able to advise you on either your next crucial career move or your own recruitment needs for your team/business.
We're different in that we know recruitment is about you. We can offer advice, choice and educated market intelligence/opinion on account of our presence and reputation, however in the end it's about what works best for you.
We've a high number of expert consultants who are experienced of recruiting at every level. For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact us on:0113 245 3338 for Leeds, Yorkshire & the North East, 0161 831 6890 for Manchester and the North West and 0845 241 5644. Birmingham, West and East Midlands or visit our website;
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