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Contentious Construction Lawyer

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Greater London

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Salary:

120000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A leading International law firm are looking to add mid/senior level associate to their construction team in London. The role will focus predominantly on advising a range of contractors, consultants, employers and project owners on disputes arising from energy, power infrastructure, oil & gas, real estate and projects in the UK and internationally. You will be acting on disputes in numerous forums including litigation, adjudication and international arbitration.

Job Responsibility:

  • advising a range of contractors, consultants, employers and project owners on disputes arising from energy, power infrastructure, oil & gas, real estate and projects in the UK and internationally
  • acting on disputes in numerous forums including litigation, adjudication and international arbitration

Requirements:

  • UK qualified or other common law jurisdictions (upwards of 5 PQE)
  • extensive experience of working on construction disputes
  • exceptional client facing skills
  • willing to be active in business development activities
  • capable of managing juniors and a demanding caseload

Nice to have:

some non-contentious experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 12, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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