Construction Litigation Lawyer

Construction Litigation Lawyer | International Law Firm | City of London

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate with 4+ years' PQE to join a well-established and ambitious Contentious Construction & Engineering team in London, with a clear opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the practice.

You will join a high-quality construction team advising leading industry clients on complex and commercially significant disputes, while working closely with colleagues across the firm's wider UK and international network.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a construction disputes lawyer who wants to take the next step in their career within a sophisticated, collaborative environment.

You will benefit from:

- High-quality contentious construction work for leading industry clients.
- Exposure to a broad range of construction and engineering disputes, including claims relating to delay, defects and costs.
- The opportunity to advise clients at an early stage, helping them manage project risk and avoid disputes, as well as handling disputes when they arise.
- Experience across a range of formal and informal dispute resolution mechanisms.
- The ability to work alongside construction specialists across the firm's national and international network.
- Genuine involvement in client development, business development and team strategy.
- The opportunity to build your profile and take on increasing responsibility within a growing and ambitious construction practice.
- A collegiate team culture where lawyers are encouraged to share knowledge, collaborate and support one another.

Key Responsibilities:

- Act for a diverse range of leading clients on contentious construction and engineering matters.
- Manage and contribute to complex disputes involving delay, defects, payment, loss and other project-related claims.
- Provide commercially focused, project-based advice designed to help clients identify and manage potential disputes.
- Assist clients with disputes through a range of dispute resolution processes, including both formal and informal mechanisms.
- Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and become a valued adviser on day-to-day and strategic issues.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in London and across the firm's wider national and international practice.
- Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Contentious Construction & Engineering team.
- Support business development and client relationship initiatives, helping to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
- Share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, high-performing team environment.

We are keen to hear from lawyers who can demonstrate:

- A minimum of 4 years' PQE with solid experience in Construction & Engineering litigation or contentious construction work.
- A strong academic background and demonstrable technical capability.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients on day-to-day and complex issues.
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative and collegiate team.
- A genuine interest in contributing to business development, client relationships and practice growth.
- The ambition to develop your career within a leading construction practice.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded team, work on sophisticated construction disputes and take an active role in the continued growth of an ambitious national and international practice.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.