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Construction Senior Associate
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 85,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Construction Senior Associate
Salary: DOE & PQE circa up to £100K
Hours: Full time
Location: Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firms needs.
Job Reference: CWS493
I'm working with a top-tier law firm with a strong presence across the South East to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner-level construction lawyer for their Southampton office. This is a strategic role advising a high-value client base on complex construction matters, with a particular focus on contentious work. The successful candidate will play a key role in the firm's ongoing growth and leadership within the construction team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead complex construction disputes, including adjudications, mediation's, arbitration's, and High Court litigation, often involving multi-million-pound claims.
* Advise on a broad range of contentious matters including defects, delay, disruption, loss and expense, liquidated damages, professional negligence, and insolvency-related disputes.
* Draft and negotiate a full range of construction documents including JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, and guarantees.
* Provide detailed risk assessments and due diligence reports for development and funding transactions across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
* Work closely with colleagues in real estate, planning, corporate, and finance to provide joined-up advice throughout the project lifecycle.
* Contribute to client development and team growth through mentoring, thought leadership, and strategic input.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* 8+ years' PQE with strong experience in contentious construction law (transactional knowledge also welcome).
* Proven ability to manage complex disputes and advise on risk, strategy, and resolution.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills; confident with clients and commercial in approach.
* Track record in client development and mentoring; comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
IN RETURN:
* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
* Endless professional and personal development
* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
* Private health
* Life assurance
* Discounted retail, health and professional services
* Many more
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