Construction Disputes Associate

London – £106,000 - £115,000

Join a nationally recognised construction team handling some of the UK’s most high-value and technically challenging matters. You’ll advise across the full lifecycle of disputes — from early strategic risk management through to adjudication, arbitration, mediation, and TCC litigation. Expect a mix of contentious and advisory mandates spanning building safety, delay, cost, and defect claims on major development and infrastructure schemes.

If you’re looking to deepen your contentious expertise while keeping a hand in live project advisory work, this team offers that rare balance.

What You’ll Do

• Act on complex, multi-party disputes involving delay, cost, and defect claims
• Lead on adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and TCC proceedings
• Advise on strategic dispute avoidance and resolution
• Support clients on live project risk management and contract strategy
• Build trusted relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, and funders

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ Years experience in contentious construction work (building safety experience advantageous)
• A sound grasp of JCT and NEC contracts and associated dispute mechanisms
• Commercial, solution-focused thinking and confident communication skills
• A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset
• The drive to deliver outstanding client service on high-value matters

A 30-strong construction practice led by seven partners — handling heavyweight disputes and advisory mandates for a blue-chip client base across sectors including energy, infrastructure, transport, higher education, and development. The culture is supportive, progressive, and entrepreneurial, with a clear focus on career development and team growth.

A leading UK firm with an award-winning culture and a commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence. The first top-50 firm to achieve Platinum Standard in Investors in People, they invest heavily in people and progression.

You’ll benefit from hybrid working, tailored training, structured career paths, and a benefits package designed for flexibility and balance.

Reach out to dalton@douglas-scott.co.uk for more information.