Senior Construction Solicitor

Senior Construction Solicitor | 6+ PQE | London | £90,000–£120,000 DOE. Join a UK Top 50 law firm with a market-leading Construction team handling complex, high-value contentious construction disputes. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV - JOB REF: 215304669

THE ROLE:
Recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers, the team advises an impressive client base across the public and private sectors, including developers, contractors, funders, local authorities, NHS Trusts, educational institutions, and consultants.
The successful candidate will focus on contentious construction matters, advising on disputes arising under industry-standard contracts including JCT and NEC, while representing clients in adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. You will work on complex, high-value matters alongside leading construction specialists and play an active role in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 6 years' PQE and significant experience specialising in contentious construction law. You will possess strong technical expertise advising on disputes arising from standard form construction contracts, together with experience of adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, strong advocacy and negotiation skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients. Experience gained within a respected regional, national, City or international firm will be highly advantageous.

THE FIRM:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a UK Top 50 law firm renowned for delivering outstanding legal services across a diverse range of sectors. Consistently recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm is celebrated for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to developing its people. Offering exposure to high-calibre construction work, flexible working arrangements, and clear opportunities for career progression, this is an ideal opportunity to become part of one of the UK's leading Construction law teams.

THE PACKAGE:
A market-leading salary and benefits package is on offer, including hybrid, flexible and part-time working options, 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, staff profit share and performance bonus, life assurance, permanent health insurance, enhanced family leave, an electric car scheme, subsidised gym membership, and a comprehensive range of additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on [phone removed] or email [email removed] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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