Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a dedicated and highly regarded Construction Disputes team at a well-established law firm in Exeter.
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to work on complex, high-value matters alongside a strong national team.
About the Client
Our client is a well-established law firm with a significant national presence and a dedicated construction disputes practice spanning multiple UK offices. They offer a collaborative, flexible working culture with genuine investment in their people's development and long-term careers.
About the Role
You will join a 27-strong national contentious construction team, handling a broad range of UK construction disputes for private and public sector clients including developers, major contractors, consultants and public sector bodies. The role offers the opportunity to work across all major standard form contracts, contribute to business development, and play a leading role in a high-performing team.
Construction Disputes Lawyer Responsibilities
Handling a broad range of contentious construction matters including adjudication, mediation, litigation and pre-action protocol claims
Advising on contractual interpretation, dispute avoidance and risk management
Advising on professional negligence matters
Collaborating with colleagues across other offices and practice areas, including the London real estate practice
Managing and supervising junior associates
Building and maintaining effective client relationships
Actively contributing to business development and raising the firm's profile
Participating in firm-wide and departmental training
Construction Disputes Lawyer Requirements
Qualified solicitor with 8+ years' experience in contentious construction
Experience across all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and adjudication
Knowledge and experience of JCT, FIDIC and NEC standard form contracts
Understanding of the Building Safety Act and its implications for the sector
Experience acting for large, high-profile private or social developers
Proven ability to manage files and supervise junior lawyers
Strong business development credentials with drive and enthusiasm to match
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, flexible approach
Desirable
Experience of complex, high-value defect disputes
Exposure to international matters
Benefits
Attractive bonus scheme
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance after 6 months
Enhanced family leave
Flexible and hybrid working
25 days holiday with the option to buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Generous staff referral scheme
Plus much more!
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a technically accomplished construction disputes lawyer with 8+ years' PQE, a passion for business development, and the drive to play a leading role in a strong national team. You'll bring deep knowledge of the UK construction disputes landscape, excellent client skills, and the ambition to help shape the future of a growing practice.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers :
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk