Construction Litigation Associate

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - LONDON An elite City law firm is seeking a talented Construction Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded disputes team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-value construction and engineering disputes across a wide range of sectors, including multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, private finance initiatives, large commercial and industrial developments, residential schemes, and international arbitration. The firm's construction and engineering disputes team is a recognised leader in the field, working in close collaboration with a highly respected non-contentious construction and engineering practice, ensuring seamless support for clients throughout the project lifecycle. THE ROLE The successful candidate will work on a variety of high-profile, often multi-jurisdictional disputes, acting for a diverse client base that includes commercial developers, housebuilders, PFI project companies, investors, and financial institutions. The work is broad in scope, encompassing disputes related to defects, delays, design and engineering issues, procurement, and payment disputes. Key responsibilities include: - Handling complex litigation, arbitration, and adjudication proceedings in the UK and internationally. - Drafting correspondence, advice notes, pleadings, and submissions for court, arbitration, and adjudication. - Working closely with clients' technical and commercial teams to develop dispute resolution strategies. - Liaising with expert witnesses, barristers, and consultants to prepare and present cases effectively. - Advising on risk management and dispute avoidance strategies to help clients navigate challenges before they escalate into formal disputes. - Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the ongoing growth and profile of the team. THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a technically strong, commercially astute lawyer with a passion for construction litigation. Candidates should have: - 3-5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in construction litigation gained at a leading firm. - A strong academic background and excellent analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills. - Experience handling disputes under JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts, as well as familiarity with key dispute resolution mechanisms such as TCC litigation, adjudication, arbitration, and mediation. - A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues. - A genuine interest in business development and a desire to contribute to the team's growth and success. THE OPPORTUNITY This role offers: - Exposure to market-leading, high-value disputes involving blue-chip clients and major infrastructure projects. - A highly supportive and collaborative team environment, with access to top-tier training and career development opportunities. - The chance to work on both domestic and international matters, including arbitration under key institutional rules (ICC, LCIA). - A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with the firm's reputation as a leader in the field. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.