Job Description

Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering Disputes (6+PQE)
Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Cambridge (hybrid working)
Law Firm: International Law Firm
We are partnered with a top-tier global law firm to recruit a Senior Associate into its highly regarded Construction & Engineering Disputes team, which sits within one of the largest Litigation practices worldwide.
The Role
You'll work on significant, complex matters--well beyond "business as usual"--with real responsibility and client exposure.
Key responsibilities include:

• Acting for national and international clients, particularly in Energy, Infrastructure, and the Built Environment
• Advising strategically on major projects and the avoidance and resolution of disputes
• Managing your own matters, supervising teams, and mentoring junior lawyers
• Playing an active role in business development and the strategic direction of the team
• Collaborating across national and international offices and wider practice groups

The Team

• Part of a top 10 global Litigation practice, recognised by The Lawyer Global Top 50, Global Investigations Review Top 100, and Global Arbitration Review Top 30
• Construction & Engineering disputes specialists working closely with transactional colleagues
• Experts in large-scale projects, dispute avoidance, and high-value, complex disputes
• Acting for clients at the top end of the supply chain: governments, public bodies, major multinationals, and leading contractors

About You
The firm is keen to speak with candidates who have:

• England & Wales qualification with 6+ years' PQE
• Strong experience in contentious construction and engineering matters
• Excellent technical skills across construction and engineering contracts

The ability to:

• Interpret contracts pragmatically and commercially
• Navigate complex legal arguments and explain them clearly to clients
• Develop dispute avoidance and resolution strategies aligned with client objectives
• Lead disputes through adjudication, litigation, and arbitration

What's On Offer

• A fair, transparent and performance-driven reward structure
• Flexible, agile and hybrid working
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, dental and healthcare support
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Structured training, mentoring and career development
• International and cross-practice exposure
• Opportunities to engage in pro bono and community initiatives
• Long-term planning support, including retirement, insurance and assurance

Apply now!

Skills Required