Construction Senior Associate

Position: Construction Senior Associate (Permanent)
Job Title:

Construction Senior Associate
Salary: DOE & PQE circa up to £100K

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firms needs.

Job Reference: CWS
493

I'm working with a top-tier law firm with a strong presence across the South East to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner-level construction lawyer for their Southampton office. This is a strategic role advising a high-value client base on complex construction matters, with a particular focus on contentious work. The successful candidate will play a key role in the firm's ongoing growth and leadership within the construction team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead complex construction disputes, including adjudications, mediation's, arbitration's, and High Court litigation, often involving multi-million-pound claims.

* Advise on a broad range of contentious matters including defects, delay, disruption, loss and expense, liquidated damages, professional negligence, and insolvency-related disputes.

* Draft and negotiate a full range of construction documents including JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, and guarantees.

* Provide detailed risk assessments and due diligence reports for development and funding transactions across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

* Work closely with colleagues in real estate, planning, corporate, and finance to provide joined-up advice throughout the project lifecycle.

* Contribute to client development and team growth through mentoring, thought leadership, and strategic input.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* 8+ years' PQE with strong experience in contentious construction law (transactional knowledge also welcome).

* Proven ability to manage complex disputes and advise on risk, strategy, and resolution.

* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills; confident with clients and commercial in approach.

* Track record in client development and mentoring; comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.

IN RETURN:

* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.

* Endless professional and personal development

* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.

* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.

* Private health

* Life assurance

* Discounted retail, health and professional services

* Many more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)