Job Description

We are recruiting a Contentious Construction Solicitor in Leeds to provide expert advice on construction disputes, corporate governance and risk mitigation. You'll work within a dynamic global consultancy, handling claims, training, and strategic legal support.
The Contentious Construction Solicitor will be:

• Advising on and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements
• Providing strategic and commercial legal advice on contentious matters, identifying opportunities to mitigate risk or add value
• Supporting defence of claims and disputes: negotiating, drafting pre-action correspondence, and shaping strategy with senior stakeholders
• Managing a caseload of claims, liaising with insurers, and contributing to wider UK/global risk frameworks
• Equipping senior team members to report dispute status to the board
• Developing and implementing process improvements across the Commercial & Legal Team
• Delivering ad hoc commercial, contractual and legal advice to business operations
• Assisting with training the wider business on contractual, commercial and governance topics
• Collaborating with other legal, business and support teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategy
• Undertaking additional duties as required

Play a key role in high-stakes construction dispute workHybrid model + excellent benefits & development support
The Contentious Construction Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 2-6 years PQE
• Experienced in construction disputes and ideally construction insurance matters
• Skilled in both formal and informal dispute resolution and negotiation
• Comfortable advising on contract management and dispute avoidance
• Confident with presentations and communicating with senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded and a strong team player, able to work cross-functionally

Our client is a globally respected engineering and design consultancy known for delivering complex built environment projects. They combine technical excellence with a progressive, people-focused culture. As an employer, they offer stability, growth, and the chance to work across international projects, operating in multiple markets with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and collaboration. Their commitment to diversity, employee development and wellbeing ensures you join an inclusive and forward-thinking legal team.

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office in Leeds
• Competitive salary 70,000 + 7,000 car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits: life assurance, private medical, income protection
• 25 days' holiday + flexible holiday policy, bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible benefits: cycle-to-work, dental, optical, travel insurance, season ticket loans, corporate discounts
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Support for professional development: training programmes, memberships/subscriptions covered
• Strong wellbeing support: employee assistance programme, social & mentoring initiatives
• An inclusive environment and opportunities to work globally

If you're an experienced Contentious Construction Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Skills Required