My client is a leading international law firm is seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction Disputes team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading practice advising on high-value and complex domestic and international construction and engineering disputes across major development, infrastructure, and energy projects.

You will advise a broad client base including developers, contractors, specialist subcontractors, investors, infrastructure businesses, and public sector organisations on a wide range of contentious construction matters.

The team handles disputes across multiple forums, including adjudication, arbitration, and Technology and Construction Court litigation.

Typical matters include:

• Delay and disruption claims
• Defects disputes
• Final account and payment disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Termination and project breakdown disputes
• Enforcement of adjudication decisions
• Multi-party disputes involving consultants, insurers, and contractors
• Risk management and dispute avoidance advice during live projects

You will also gain exposure to disputes arising under key industry-standard contracts including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC.

Suitable candidates are likely to have:

• England & Wales qualification or common law equivalent with at least 4 years' PQE
• Experience in construction disputes gained at a recognised law firm
• Exposure to adjudication, arbitration and/or TCC litigation
• Strong drafting, analytical, and case management skills
• Ability to manage client relationships confidently
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and well-established disputes platform and to undertake high-quality work on landmark developments and major infrastructure projects in a supportive and collaborative team culture.

There are, in addition to this role, a wide number of construction disputes opportunities across a range of law firms. If you would like more information or a further discussion, please contact Lucinda Mueller via email - Lucinda@Rutherfordsearch.com