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Contentious Construction Associate

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IDEX Consulting Ltd

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

120000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

An international law firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Associate (2+ PQE) to join their leading city construction and engineering team, in its London practice.

Job Responsibility:

  • Exposure to a broad mix of project advisory work on live developments and formal dispute resolution, including adjudication, High Court litigation, and (where applicable) arbitration and mediation
  • Work spans key sectors such as building safety and the living sector, infrastructure, energy, engineering, and PFI, with both domestic and international matters

Requirements:

  • 2+ years' PQE in contentious construction and engineering
  • Experience of adjudication and litigation is essential
  • Arbitration or mediation experience is advantageous but not required

Nice to have:

Arbitration or mediation experience

What we offer:
  • Opportunity to join a highly regarded global construction and engineering disputes practice handling complex, high-value matters for major domestic and international clients
  • Role offers a rare balance of top-tier contentious work and genuine responsibility, with associates encouraged to take ownership of matters and build trusted client relationships early in their careers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
May 24, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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