Construction Law Principle Associate

Construction Law Principal Associate (Disputes)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 75000 to 95000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 5 years PQE

Our client is looking to hire a Principal Associate into its nationally recognised Construction team based in Birmingham with a primary focus on contentious construction work.

This is a great move if you want a disputes-led construction role with variety high-value matters and the support of a broader Real Estate platform. Youll work across a wide range of sectors and will be trusted to run matters with autonomy while collaborating closely with colleagues on complex multi-party disputes.

The team advises on construction risk management from procurement through to completion and acts for a broad client base across both private and public sector. From a disputes perspective youll be involved in adjudication arbitration TCC proceedings mediation and expert determination. While the role is disputes-first non-contentious experience (JCT NEC4 and related documents) is valued.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing a disputes-focused construction caseload including running adjudications

• Advising clients on construction dispute resolution including adjudication and mediation

• Drafting key documents including correspondence pleadings witness statements instructions to counsel and attendance notes

• Supporting colleagues with their caseloads across contentious matters and non-contentious work where applicable

• Advising on construction risk management and strategy

• Contributing to client relationship development and business development activity

• Working to agreed financial and chargeable targets and KPIs

• Ensuring deadlines and quality measures are met

• Working in line with internal policies and procedures

What Were Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 5 years PQE in construction law

• Strong contentious construction experience with the ability to lead and run a disputes caseload

• Experience of adjudication is essential

• Non-contentious experience is valued but not essential (including JCT NEC4 and related documents)

• Strong technical ability and sound judgement

• Excellent organisation and time management comfortable managing competing deadlines

• Confident communicator with strong client handling skills

• Collaborative approach and strong team working skills

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail

Whats On Offer

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

• Ongoing learning and development including mentoring and leadership development

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion and wellbeing

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Birmingham based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

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

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