Senior Construction Disputes Lawyer

Job description

Senior Associate – Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Construction & Engineering)

5–7 PQE | London

Our client is seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join its market-leading Litigation & Dispute Resolution team in London, specialising in Construction & Engineering disputes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented disputes lawyer with 5–7 years’ PQE to work on a broad range of contentious construction matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and other forms of dispute resolution.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Developers – advising many of the UK’s leading commercial developers on managing construction risk and resolving disputes with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• PFI & Infrastructure – acting for project companies, investors, funders and service providers on disputes arising from the design, construction and operation of major infrastructure projects, including government buildings, hospitals, schools and waste facilities.
• Housebuilders – representing major housebuilders in claims relating to planning, design, procurement, materials and workmanship.
• International Work – advising on complex cross-border disputes involving large-scale developments and international engineering projects, often with multi-jurisdictional elements.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience in contentious construction and engineering matters gained at a leading City, international or specialist practice
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Experience handling sophisticated disputes and managing client relationships
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach
• England & Wales qualification and a strong academic background

The firm offers top-tier work, an outstanding culture and a genuinely collaborative environment, together with excellent progression prospects for ambitious lawyers looking to take the next step in their career.

For a confidential discussion please contact charlottecollen@maplegal.co.uk or to apply directly.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English