Contentious Construction Associate

Job Description

Contentious Construction Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: 60000 to 85000 bonus and benefits

Experience: 1 years PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Associate into its Manchester team following continued growth in the volume and value of key mandates.

This is a strong opportunity for a disputes-focused construction lawyer who wants early responsibility high-quality work and the chance to develop long-term within a supportive high-performing team.

Youll work across formal disputes and project advisory stages acting for a broad range of stakeholders including developers lenders contractors consultants and public sector bodies.

What Youll Be Doing

• Advising on a wide range of contentious construction and engineering disputes

• Supporting clients at both dispute avoidance and dispute resolution stages

• Working on contractual claims and professional negligence matters (acting for both claimants and defendants)

• Advising on disputes arising from major infrastructure and regeneration projects including PFI and PPP schemes

• Handling disputes connected to consultant appointments warranties and construction and development contracts

• Supporting on adjudication litigation and arbitration and assisting with pleadings and evidence (including witness and expert statements)

• Getting involved in ADR including without prejudice meetings and mediation (including multi-party mediations)

• Managing your own matters with supervision and supporting partners and senior lawyers on more complex work

• Supporting client relationship development and contributing to pitches and business development activity

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 1 years PQE with experience in contentious construction matters

• Exposure to dispute resolution processes such as adjudication litigation and or arbitration

• Strong drafting skills and confidence producing clear accurate documents that reflect client instructions

• Strong organisation and document management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Confident communication style and a professional approach with internal and external stakeholders

• Genuine interest in understanding client drivers and delivering practical commercial advice

Desirable

• Experience of TCC litigation

• Experience preparing pleadings witness statements and expert evidence

• Experience supporting on complex multi-party disputes

Whats On Offer

• Salary of 60000 to 85000 bonus and benefits

• High-calibre work across a broad range of construction disputes

• Early responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment

• Strong development support including training mentoring coaching and regular check-ins

• A genuinely inclusive culture with active networks and a focus on belonging

Working Arrangements

Manchester. Full-time permanent role.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.