Contentious Construction Solicitor - 12-month FTC
- Employer
- Taylor Root
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £145000 - £165000 per annum
- Closing date
- 26 Feb 2025
- Reference
- JN -012025-281682
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
- Contract
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
Our client, a prestigious international law firm is seeking a Senior Contentious Construction Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role has arisen to cover parental leave, and is starting ASAP.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading international law firm, consistently recognised in legal directories for its outstanding work in contentious construction. With a reputation for handling high-profile, multi-jurisdictional disputes, the firm offers an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to thrive. Their culture is one of excellence, teamwork, and innovation, making this an exceptional place to further develop your career.
The Role
As part of a market-leading contentious construction team, you will work on a broad range of disputes for major international clients, including:
- Defective fire safety claims on large-scale residential developments
- High-value arbitration claims involving cross-border project delays and disruptions
- ICC arbitrations for renewable energy projects
- EPC contract disputes and power plant-related matters
Ideal candidates will have:
- Ideally 5+ years' PQE in contentious construction litigation ideally gained at a top-tier Legal 500 or Chambers-ranked firm, with a strong track record in complex construction disputes.
- Experience in international arbitration and adjudication would be a distinct advantage.
- A background in a highly regarded construction disputes practice
- Strong technical expertise and the ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
- Excellent client management and communication skills
- Individuals qualified in common law jurisdictions are welcome to apply as long as they are eligible to work in the UK as the firm is unable to offer sponsorship.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a renowned firm offering exposure to cutting-edge construction disputes on a global scale. In return, our client offers:
- A salary above market rate
- A generous benefits package
- The opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts
If you are interested in this Contentious Construction Solicitor opportunity, please submit your CV, ensuring your email address and mobile number are included.
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Company
Established in the 1980s, Taylor Root is now widely recognised as being one of the world’s leading legal recruiters. Operating out of offices in the UK, Dubai, Asia and Australia, we are ideally placed to assist law firms, banks and companies with their legal recruitment on an international basis. Taylor Root has a strong track record in the recruitment of: Heads of legal and legal advisers; Law firm associates and partners; Contract/locum lawyers; Paralegals; Company secretaries and Compliance professionals.
We regularly recruit for positions in all of the following regions: Western and Eastern Europe; The Middle East; Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, mainland China and Bangkok; Australia and New Zealand, across The Caribbean and Offshore locations. .
In areas such as Project Finance, Derivatives or Capital Markets, where an international search is appropriate, our offices aim to provide truly global coverage and deliver a comprehensive candidate shortlist.
Through hard work, a professional and ethical approach, and not being afraid to be objective, Taylor Root continues to foster excellent, long-term candidate and client relationships throughout all of its offices.
Taylor Root is a member of The SR Group. The SR Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to raising standards in the business environments that we serve. The sectors we cover include tax, legal, human resources, marketing, professional support and executive search, dealing with a substantial number of the world's leading professional partnerships, multi-national corporations and international banking groups as well as small to medium sized developing organisations.
For more information please contact your nearest office:
5 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RD
T: +44 (0)20 7415 2828
Suite 614, Liberty House
DIFC
P.O. Box 506739
Dubai, UAE
T: +9714 448 7770
1918 Hutchison House
10 Harcourt Road Central
Hong Kong
T: +852 2973 6333
Level 15, Prudential Tower
30 Cecil Street
Singapore 049712
T: +65 6420 0500
Level 12, 25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000
Level 4
520 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria, 3000
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