Construction Disputes (Contentious) Senior Associate

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top-ranked contentious construction practice acting on high-value, complex disputes across major national and international projects.

The role will involve working on a broad range of construction and engineering disputes, including:

Handling adjudications, mediations, Expert Determinations and conciliations
Acting in international and domestic arbitrations
Managing Pre-Action Protocol matters within the construction and engineering sphere
Conducting litigation in the Technology and Construction Court and Scottish courts
Providing strategic contractual advice throughout the project lifecycle

The firm is seeking a solicitor with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE, with proven experience handling complex, high-value contentious construction matters. Candidates should have strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and confidence managing a demanding and varied caseload. Experience leading others, supervising junior colleagues, and contributing to business development will be important.

You will be joining a market-leading team recognised in Chambers and the Legal 500 for its expertise in major disputes across energy, utilities, transport, real estate, and infrastructure. The firm offers a highly collaborative environment, outstanding training and progression opportunities, and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to take the next step in a top-tier construction disputes practice.

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18281)

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7