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We are working with a leading international law firm in London for an Associate to join their growing Construction team.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a dedicated and passionate Construction team. The candidate will engage with a variety of challenging contentious and non-contentious matters, such as real estate transactions, investment and real estate funds, landlord and tenant matters, environment and sustainability, and construction.

The candidate will play a key role in advising a broad spectrum of clients on issues such as acquisitions, disposals, new leases and surrenders, licences and general management matters. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to contribute to business development while managing client relationships.

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years’ PQE;
• Strong background within a leading firm with a reputable Construction team. Experience with energy & utilities, IT infrastructure and telecoms highly desirable;
• In-depth understanding of non-contentious construction law and engineering projects;
• Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness;
• Strong academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Experience with building client relationships and keen interest in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Focus on career development;
• Excellent client base;
• Hybrid working;
• Relocation support;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Construction Lawyer - Associate - London

An international law firm are growing their construction practice, with the hire of an associate, to focus primarily on contentious construction matters, alongside a portion of non-contentious advisory work

Nationally, the team are 33 strong and are recognised for contentious and non-contentious work with an international client base which includes developers, funders, consultants, UK and European based contractors and sub-contractors.

This role will suit someone with at least 1 year's PQE in a contentious construction role, ideally with a recognised national or international law firm

Applicants looking to relocate to London from elsewhere in the UK are welcome to apply, alongside those seeking a lateral move

Salary starting from approx. £80,000

Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an additional Director/ Senior Associate level lawyer to join their high ranking contentious construction team- this role can be based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available.

Role Profile:

• You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in a team that advises clients on strategy, managing risk and resolving disputes on, complex high value and often high-profile construction, infrastructure, and power projects.

• The role will involve acting for a large number of the most significant Employer/Developer, Contractor and Consultant clients involved in these projects – across Court, Arbitration, Adjudication and ADR.

• You will work with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors, handling high-value disputes and complex claims. The role will focus on contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

• This position offers the opportunity to advise on some of Scotland’s most significant construction projects, working closely with developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and insurers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including court proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.

• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and mediation under Scottish and UK frameworks.

• Advise on claims relating to

We are working with a leading international law firm in London for an Associate to join their growing Construction team.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a dedicated and passionate Construction team. The candidate will engage with a variety of challenging contentious and non-contentious matters, such as real estate transactions, investment and real estate funds, landlord and tenant matters, environment and sustainability, and construction.

The candidate will play a key role in advising a broad spectrum of clients on issues such as acquisitions, disposals, new leases and surrenders, licences and general management matters. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to contribute to business development while managing client relationships.

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years’ PQE;
• Strong background within a leading firm with a reputable Construction team. Experience with energy & utilities, IT infrastructure and telecoms highly desirable;
• In-depth understanding of non-contentious construction law and engineering projects;
• Ability to demonstrate strong commercial awareness;
• Strong academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Experience with building client relationships and keen interest in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Benefits:

• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Focus on career development;
• Excellent client base;
• Hybrid working;
• Relocation support;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a highly regarded Legal 500 firm who are looking for a Construction Lawyer to join their thriving Construction and Engineering team in Leeds.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a wide range of high-profile construction and engineering projects across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transport, utilities, and residential.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard form and bespoke construction contracts, including EPC, D&B, and consultancy agreements.
• Advising a broad client base including government bodies, developers, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants.
• Supporting major development and infrastructure projects, often as part of cross-office or cross-border teams.
• Providing strategic guidance on procurement routes and project structures.
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Real Estate, Projects and Banking on multidisciplinary transactions.

The successful candidate:

• Ideally 3 years PQE in Construction Law
• Experienced in advising on construction contracts and procurement strategies, ideally with exposure to large-scale infrastructure or development projects.
• Commercially minded with strong technical and drafting skills.
• A clear and confident communicator with the ability to build client relationships and manage workstreams independently.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, exposure to high-value national and international projects, and clear opportunities for structured career progression and professional development.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

This new role is with a rated international firm which values its construction offering and as such this a great long-term career opportunity for a capable Construction lawyer.

About the Role

This role will encompass all aspects of non-contentious construction work. You will act for a premium client base including major corporates in real estate, investment and development and high-end contractors.

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified solicitor.
• Two to four years’ PQE in Construction law is ideal, although strong applicants outside this level will be considered.
• Current or recent experience in a City or market-leading national/regional team.
• Some contentious construction experience is valued but is not essential.

Pay range and compensation package

The firm pays a competitive City salary and chargeable hours are very reasonable.

Contentious Construction Lawyer - 4 + PQE

MAP Legal's client are a fast-growing, full-service commercial firm headquartered in London. Having built an exceptional and diverse client base, it has earned a reputation for successfully delivering high-value and high-profile projects.

Their experienced dispute resolution team uses a range of methods to resolve matters, including litigation, mediation, expert determination, adjudication and arbitration.

As a contentious senior associate member of the team, you will experience a diverse mix of work and skills. Clients include residential and commercial developers and national house builders, investment funds, entrepreneurs and Housing Associations undertaking large high-profile developments, and urban regeneration projects.

Tasks will include:

Acting for social housing providers, housebuilders, developers and contractors in relation to:

• High court claims
• Adjudication
• Expert determination
• Arbitration
• All other forms of ADR, as applicable
• General project advice

To discuss the role in further detail please contact

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Mid Construction Disputes Associate to join an international law firm in the firm’s London office.

The Role

Our client is an international law firm with offices across the UK, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The firm is a full service law firm with established and strong reputation for its expertise in life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and international trade.

The firm’s Construction practice provides a broad range of construction law solutions, advising private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants.

The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the most popular standard forms of construction contracts and disputes relating to

About the Job

We are instructed by a leading global law firm recruiting a mid-level Construction Disputes Lawyer to join the firm's London office.

Contentious Construction - Lawyer / Solicitor - Competitive salary

The Role

The firm is a multinational law firm, offering a full range of legal services across corporate, litigation, real estate and construction, employment and restructuring.

The firm’s highly regarded Construction team has expertise in large-scale high value construction, engineering infrastructure and energy disputes both in the UK and internationally. The team is experienced in all relevant forums – adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, litigation, and international arbitration acting on behalf of professionals, employers, contractors and specialist subcontractors.

The Candidate

• Construction Solicitor with 2-4 post qualification experience from a reputable firm
• Experience in Construction, Infrastructure and Engineering disputes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong academic background

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Flexible working approach
• Generous bonus and benefits package, up to 20% bonus
• Progression Opportunities, investments into future prospects, and partnership track
• Fantastic Central London offices

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation

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