Construction Disputes Lawyer (2-5 PQE)

London | Leading International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented 2-5 PQE Construction Disputes Lawyer to join its highly regarded Construction & Engineering team in London. This opportunity offers the chance to work within a top-tier contentious construction practice handling some of the most complex and high‑value disputes in the UK and internationally.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team advising on a broad range of contentious construction matters, including:

• Technology and Construction Court (TCC) litigation
• Domestic and international arbitration
• Adjudication, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution
• Disputes arising out of major infrastructure, energy, transport and commercial development projects
• Claims involving defects, delay, professional negligence, contractual interpretation and project performance issues

The role provides exposure to high-profile mandates, cross-border work, and sophisticated legal issues alongside market-leading lawyers.

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an individual who demonstrates:

• 2-5 years' PQE in contentious construction
• Experience in TCC proceedings, arbitration, or adjudication
• Solid understanding of standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Strong drafting, analytical and case-management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and manage demanding workloads
• A commercial mindset and strong client-handling approach

Experience with large-scale energy, infrastructure or engineering disputes is advantageous.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Rowan Hemblade at Henderson Scott for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other construction roles with ranked teams in the City of London so would be interested to talk to any construction lawyer.