CrawlJobs Logo
Brandon James Logo Brandon James · Legal

Construction Disputes Lawyer

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 110000.00 - 160000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Construction team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years' PQE, strong contentious construction experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high-value construction disputes. The successful Construction Disputes Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction disputes, including adjudications, arbitrations, litigation, mediation, professional negligence claims, delay claims, defects disputes, final account disputes, and complex contractual disagreements. The role offers a genuinely high-calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment. You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including developers, contractors, consultants, funders, investors, and major corporates. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross-border, making this an ideal move for a Construction Disputes Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long-term progression.

Job Responsibility

  • Advising on adjudication, arbitrations, litigation, mediation, professional negligence claims, delay claims, defects disputes, final account disputes, and complex contractual disagreements
  • Work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers

Requirements

  • 2-5 years' PQE in contentious construction
  • Experience gained within a recognised construction disputes practice
  • Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
  • Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
  • Experience advising on adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and/or complex construction disputes
  • A strong understanding of construction contracts, claims strategy and dispute resolution procedures
  • A commercial, client-focused approach
  • The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an international law firm

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • High-quality international construction disputes work
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Direct exposure to leading Partners
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Strong London platform with an international client base
  • Hybrid working
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
Brandon James - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Construction Disputes Lawyer

8 matching positions

Construction Disputes Lawyer

A leading international law firm is seeking a Construction Disputes Associate (1...
Location
Location
United Arab Emirates , Dubai
Salary
Salary:
35000.00 - 50000.00 AED / Month
jamesonlegal.com Logo
Jameson Legal
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 1-3 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proactive mindset
  • Passion for delivering high-quality results in a dynamic international practice
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Exposure to high-value international arbitration and complex construction dispute advisory work
  • Acting for contractors, developers and project companies on major infrastructure and energy projects across the Middle East
  • Working closely with senior lawyers in a collaborative, market-leading practice
  • Building strong client relationships
  • Contributing to business development initiatives
What we offer
What we offer
  • Tax Free salary
  • Excellent training
  • Early responsibility
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Clear career development framework
  • Supportive and inclusive environment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Construction Lawyer

Join Hyde as our Senior Construction Lawyer and play a key role in delivering sa...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London Bridge
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
jobs.360resourcing.co.uk Logo
360 Resourcing Solutions
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with current practising certification
  • Around 5+ years PQE in construction or development law
  • Strong experience in contentious and non-contentious construction law
  • Knowledge of building safety legislation and post-Grenfell regulatory requirements
  • Experience managing construction disputes, defects claims and contractor accountability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders
  • Experience within housing, development, infrastructure or construction sectors is essential
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead Hyde’s legal work on construction law, development and building safety matters, supporting major housing and remediation programmes
  • Provide expert legal advice on construction contracts including JCT, NEC and development agreements
  • Manage construction disputes, defects claims, contractor litigation and contractual issues
  • Support Hyde’s programme of building safety remediation, ensuring contractors meet their obligations
  • Advise on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety Order 2005
  • Support engagement with the Building Safety Regulator and related safety case requirements
  • Work closely with development, asset management and procurement teams to manage legal risk across projects
  • Oversee external legal advisers and work with the Legal Operations Manager to manage legal spend
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to senior leadership and operational teams
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave
  • Life assurance
  • Award-winning flexible benefits platform
  • Volunteering days
  • 35-hour working week
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Support for professional development
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer

Join a market-leading non-contentious Construction team in London. This is an ex...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
130000.00 - 150000.00 GBP / Year
jamesonlegal.com Logo
Jameson Legal
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years) experience
  • 1-3 years PQE
  • 4-6 years PQE
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Advising on complex UK and international development projects
  • Supporting clients across the full project lifecycle from structuring and procurement to negotiation and delivery of construction contracts
  • Working with recognised experts on major developments, funder-side construction risk, institutional investment mandates and complex contract suites across commercial, residential and mixed-use sectors
  • Negotiating construction contracts (including JCT amendments), appointments and warranties
  • Providing construction due diligence on real estate transactions
  • Contributing to development agreement negotiations
  • Advising on construction risk and evolving building safety legislation
  • Managing own matters with appropriate supervision
  • Working closely with Partners on major projects
  • Collaborating across Real Estate, Funds, Finance and Disputes
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Construction Litigation Lawyer

We are currently instructed by a specialist boutique law firm operating within t...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
130.00 - 180.00 GBP / Hour
jamesonlegal.com Logo
Jameson Legal
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Qualification in England & Wales, Australia and/or New Zealand
  • A minimum of 8 years' PQE with a strong focus on construction litigation and arbitration
  • Recent experience gained within a recognised international or City law firm
  • Demonstrable experience handling disputes within the Middle East construction sector
  • Strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work autonomously
  • Availability to undertake consultancy work on a flexible, ad hoc basis
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Work on complex, high-value construction disputes, including pre-litigation and arbitration matters, with a Middle East focus
What we offer
What we offer
  • flexible, non-exclusive consultancy arrangement
  • fully remote working
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Lawyer - Competition & Consumer

We are currently looking for a Competition and Consumer Lawyer to join the Woolw...
Location
Location
Australia , Sydney
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
woolworths.com.au Logo
Woolworths Supermarkets
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Laws and 2-4 years PQE competition & regulatory experience with a well regarded law firm or in-house legal team
  • Demonstrated working expertise in the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 including in relation to Part IV of the Act and the Australian Consumer Law
  • An ability to prioritise competing demands and business expectations, and to manage a large volume of diverse files and the delivery of external legal services
  • An ability to be self-sufficient and a collaborative team player and to deal confidently with stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven ability to identify and solve problems
  • Experience in, or interfacing with, the ACCC and/or state and international competition & consumer law regulators
  • Superior communication, negotiation, advice and submission drafting, and influencing skills
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand business strategy and context
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to develop and implement legal strategies in a commercial context
  • Demonstrated experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters is desirable, including in merger matters
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Supporting the Group Counsel - Competition and Consumer, and Senior Lawyer - Competition and Consumer in the provision of high quality, timely and user friendly competition and consumer law advice to clients across the Woolworths Group
  • Demonstrating ‘best in class’ corporate counsel thinking and identifying continuous improvement opportunities for yourself, the Legal team and the business
  • Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders that facilitate constructive and efficient delivery pathways for the business to achieve its objectives
  • Partnering with external counsel as instructed ensuring that the organisation is effectively represented in a cost effective way
  • Ensuring key stakeholders are informed on the impact of legislation and regulatory requirements which may affect the organisation
  • Assisting the Group Counsel - Competition and Consumer and the Senior Lawyer - Competition and Consumer, to liaise with regulators on matters which affect the organisation’s present and future activities
  • Working to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements within the Board Risk Appetite
  • Helping to build the capabilities of the team including mentoring and supervising junior lawyers
  • Advising and representing Woolworths Group businesses in relation to all aspects of competition and consumer law including merger clearances, sensitive information management, regulatory investigations, contractual matters, pricing, marketing, and regulatory disputes
What we offer
What we offer
  • A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
  • High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities
  • A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline, with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
  • A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app
  • A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
  • Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Director, Employment Law Spain

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. A ride that wi...
Location
Location
Spain , Barcelona
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
deliveryhero.com Logo
Delivery Hero
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • You are a Spanish qualified employment lawyer, with strong litigation experience, and 10 PQE, ideally combining experience in a reputable law firm, and advising tech companies.
  • You have led high performing teams, and are able to build strong relationships with your team, executives and functional leads through credibility and mutual respect.
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish
  • you have mastered executive communication and are able to simplify complex legal concepts for non-lawyers.
  • You have a hands-on approach to work and are always ready to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
  • Your advice is pragmatic and impactful, and you are able to balance legal risk with business opportunity.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead the team of specialised employment lawyers who are redefining Glovo’s operating model in Spain, and oversee our HR operations in Yellow Park.
  • Impact business operations and product with effective and out of the box advice.
  • Manage and coordinate litigation, investigations, and disputes, working with external counsel when needed.
  • Anticipate risks and recommend solutions to our management, including Public Affairs and settlement strategies.
  • Oversee strategic engagement with Works Councils and Unions to foster constructive social dialogue.
  • Builds strong relationships with executive and functional heads at Glovo, while working closely with and reporting to our parent entity.
What we offer
What we offer
  • An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
  • Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
  • Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
  • Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
  • Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
  • Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
  • Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Law Clerk - 18 Month Contract

This is a contract position intended to cover an 18-month maternity leave. The C...
Location
Location
Canada , Toronto
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
demant.com Logo
Demant
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Completion of an accredited Law Clerk program
  • Must have minimum 1-3 years corporate and/or real estate and/or financing law experience
  • Proficient in MS Suite, Adobe Pro DC, DocuSign, Oncorp/Ecore, HighQ or similar legal software
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Must have strong understanding of corporate law, contracts law, real estate, leasing and financing law
  • Experience in developing and maintaining legal document databases and tracking reports
  • Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
  • Analytical thinking and research skills with the ability to assess situations, interpret and apply legislation, and recommend appropriate action
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Review, edit and draft leases, offers to lease, lease amendments, lease extensions, notices and ancillary documents related to office and retail leases across Canada
  • Work closely with the Real Estate Group with respect to various leasing matters, including negotiations, terminations, re-branding, tenant issues and disputes, construction
  • Manage, track and report legal status updates on real estate files
  • Review, edit and draft loan transaction documents, including loan agreements, security agreements, share pledge agreements, corporate and personal guarantees, supply agreements, right of first refusal agreements, amendments
  • Work closely with lawyers to manage and coordinate the loans process from beginning to end
  • Manage, track and report legal status updates on loan and financing files
  • Conduct due diligence such as order, review and summarize corporate searches and registrations, including PPSA, corporate profile reports, business name searches, Bank Act searches, bankruptcy and insolvency searches, litigation searches, lien searches
  • Provide legal support in maintaining and corporate minute books and records
  • Draft corporate resolutions, closing books and reports
  • Co-ordinate, manage and track legal intake process and files
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Fitness/Exercise spending account
  • Group RRSP and company match
  • Paid vacation, and paid personal days
  • Dynamic work atmosphere
  • Career development programs and opportunities
  • Social events and thriving culture
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Attorney with a strong background in construct...
Location
Location
United States , Vienna
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Active Virginia law license
  • At least 3 years of litigation experience, specifically with construction and contract disputes
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
  • Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
  • Experience with court appearances and civil litigation processes
  • Commitment to teamwork, mentorship, and maintaining a positive work environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Represent clients in construction-related disputes, including breach of contract, construction fraud, and both commercial and residential construction matters
  • Develop strategies to prevent construction disputes and ensure legal compliance for clients
  • Manage litigation cases in General District and Circuit Courts, preparing legal documents and presenting arguments effectively
  • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation and client advisement
  • Collaborate with partners and colleagues to create innovative solutions for complex legal challenges
  • Maintain strong communication with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored legal guidance
  • Stay up-to-date on changes in construction law and industry trends to deliver informed counsel
  • Assist in mentoring entry-level staff and contributing to a positive office culture
  • Participate in negotiations and mediations to resolve disputes efficiently
  • Uphold the firm's commitment to excellence and client satisfaction through detail oriented and ethical practices
What we offer
What we offer
  • Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right