Contentious Construction Counsel level
Chadwick Nott · London, England ·
Overview
In this role you will handle contentious construction disputes for real estate clients and on infrastructure/energy projects within a mid-sized City law firm. You will work closely with a collaborative, supportive team that values work-life balance and strong client service.
You will shape dispute strategy and contribute to complex project matters, with clear opportunities for impact and progression toward partnership. This position offers high-quality work, exposure to notable clients, and a culture focused on growth and balance.
You will be joining a firm that emphasizes culture as a differentiator while offering future partner prospects for the right candidate.
Pay / Benefits
- excellent work-life balance
- future partner prospects
- welcoming, collaborative culture
Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve contentious construction disputes for real estate and infrastructure/energy projects
- Provide strategic dispute resolution advice to real estate clients
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the firm on complex cases
- Contribute to business development and client relationship management
- Support and mentor junior lawyers within the contentious construction team
- Assist in talent development and potential progression toward partnership
Key requirements
- 8+ PQE
- England & Wales qualified solicitor
- senior associate or director/counsel level within a ranked contentious construction team
- experience handling disputes related to real estate, infrastructure or energy projects
- collaboration
- client-focused communication
- prioritization and time management
- contentious construction
- construction dispute resolution
- real estate disputes