Legal Southwest
A leading, full-service law firm with a strong national and international presence is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Construction Disputes team in Exeter.
The Opportunity:
Construction is a key area of focus for the firm, and the disputes team is recognised for handling complex and high-value matters across the sector. The team advises a broad client base including private and public sector developers, major contractors, consultants, and public bodies.
This role sits within a well-established national team, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of contentious construction matters, both domestically and, where relevant, internationally. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple offices and practice areas, contributing to high-profile and technically challenging work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling a wide range of contentious construction matters
- Advising on alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication, mediation and pre-action protocol processes
- Managing litigation and, where applicable, arbitration proceedings
- Providing dispute avoidance and risk management advice
- Advising on contractual interpretation and professional negligence claims
- Supporting clients on predominantly UK-based projects, with exposure to international work where appropriate
- Playing an active role in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across offices and disciplines
- Supervising and supporting junior team members
- Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and quality standards
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with approximately 8+ years’ experience in contentious construction matters
- Strong experience across dispute resolution methods, including litigation, arbitration and adjudication
- Experience dealing with complex, high-value construction disputes (desirable)
- Good understanding of the Building Safety Act and its impact on the sector
- Familiarity with key standard form contracts such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC
- Experience advising major developers, contractors or public sector clients
- Proven ability to manage files effectively and prioritise workloads
- Strong commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and proactive approach
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior construction disputes lawyer to join a progressive firm offering high-quality work, strong career progression, and a supportive team environment.
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