Construction Disputes Senior Associate

Greater London – £95,000 - £110,000

A well-regarded West End law firm is hiring a Senior Associate to support a busy pipeline of building safety and wider contentious construction work.

This is a genuinely hands-on role in a close-knit team where senior associates are trusted to run matters, take real client ownership, and play a visible role in developing junior lawyers.

What you'll do

• Lead and progress contentious construction matters with a particular focus on Building Safety-driven disputes.
• Handle a broad disputes toolkit (often including adjudication, alongside other formal dispute processes).
• Take day-to-day ownership of files: strategy, drafting, evidence, and client management.
• Stay close to market developments and case law and bring practical insight into live matters.
• Act as a team leader: mentoring juniors, sharing know-how, and helping maintain a high-performing culture.

What you'll need

• Typically 6-8 PQE in contentious construction (flexible where experience is strong).
• Credible exposure to Building Safety work (a genuine priority for the team).
• Strong technical fundamentals across construction disputes and confidence running files.
• A collaborative, team-first approach and the motivation to keep developing (this is not a "quiet 9-5" seat).
• UK practising rights (the team is open-minded on background, including common law qualifiers who can practise in the UK).

The team

• Small, high-trust group with a strong office culture and real camaraderie.
• Senior associates are encouraged to be present and visible—both for client delivery and junior development.
• You'll work closely with an experienced senior lawyer, giving strong support without micromanagement.

The firm

• Offers a clear progression framework with two credible tracks:
• Legal Director (for those who want top-quality work without a heavy BD focus), and
• Partnership (for those driving longer-term progression).
• Known for developing from within and supporting lawyers as they step up.

Package & working style (at a glance)

• Salary: up to c. £110,000 (depending on fit/experience)
• Bonus: discretionary, recognising both billable contribution and wider input
• Hours: billable expectation in the region of 1300 (plus meaningful non-billable/BD contribution)
• Hybrid: more office-led than most teams; WFH possible up to ~2 days for senior hires, but the team generally enjoys being in.

If you want a senior role with real autonomy, strong building safety work, and a genuinely supportive (and enjoyable) team environment, this one is worth a confidential chat.