Contentious Construction Partner

The Role Contentious Construction Partner - Location Remote Our client is an award-winning Top 50 law firm, offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals in their London City office. Our client's market lading construction practice has ambitious expansion plans, looking to recruit a Contentious Construction Partner. The team will focus on large-scale high-value construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes across the UK. The award-winning team covers a broad range of sectors including energy, engineering, waste, real estate development, and infrastructure. The Construction Partner will have a good understanding of the complex construction contracts and be able to lead on these matters when appropriate, as always as lead on business development opportunities, as well as supervising and delegating work to junior solicitors in the team. In addition, the successful applicant will be involved in maintaining a close working relationship with and leading on a range of matters on behalf of many household name developers, contractors, and retailers. The Candidate Contentious Construction Lawyer with at least 6 years post-qualification experience from a national law firm Commercial acumen and a passion for business development Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise, and manage a varied caseload of construction contracts Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail The Benefits & How to Apply Competitive basic salary Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office Flexible working – 3 days in the office Generous company pension Full benefits package Easily accessible to public transport (transport links to both train and tube routes) Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 020 918 1665 Mobile: 0794 405 5476 Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025