Contentious Construction Solicitor (2 PQE)

Job type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Salary/Rate:£105,000 Basic salary plus bonus, pension and benefits.
Sector:Law
Job ref:BH4514
Post Date:20.04.26
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Description

Contentious Construction Solicitor (2 PQE)

London, Top-Tier International Firm

£105,000 Basic, plus Benefits

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented junior Associate (circa 2 PQE) to join its highly regarded Contentious Construction team in London.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside recognised experts on complex, high-value disputes across infrastructure, energy, and real estate sectors, both domestically and internationally.

The Role

You’ll support on a broad mix of adjudication, litigation, and arbitration matters, gaining exposure to major clients and sophisticated work from day one. Key Responsibilities include

  • Assisting on high-profile construction and engineering disputes
  • Supporting adjudications, arbitrations, and High Court litigation
  • Drafting submissions, pleadings, and client advice
  • Working closely with senior lawyers on strategic case development

About You

  • UK-qualified solicitor with ~2 years’ PQE in contentious construction
  • Strong technical grounding and keen interest in the sector
  • Excellent drafting skills and commercial awareness
  • Ambitious, collaborative, and eager to develop within a top-tier team

This is an exceptional opportunity within a revered team. You’ll join a firm known for its quality of work, collaborative culture, and clear progression pathways, with early responsibility and genuine client exposure. All applications are treated with the utmost discretion.

 

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