Contentious Construction Senior Associate at Shoosmiths

The role

Shoosmiths is seeking a Contentious Construction Senior Associate with 3-8 years of PQE for their Real Estate and Construction practice in London, Leeds, or Birmingham. This role involves advising clients on a broad range of complex construction and engineering disputes, project risk management, and strategic issues.

What you'll do

Advise clients on a broad range of contentious construction and engineering matters
Act in adjudications, High Court litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes
Advise on disputes arising under JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts
Support clients with project risk management, dispute avoidance and strategic commercial advice
Work closely with colleagues across Construction, Real Estate, Energy & Infrastructure, Corporate and Restructuring teams to provide integrated solutions for clients
Manage client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team

What we're looking for

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE gained within a recognised contentious construction practice

Strong experience advising on construction and engineering disputes

Experience of adjudication, litigation and/or arbitration processes

Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills combined with strong commercial awareness

Ability to manage matters and workstreams independently

Strong relationship building skills and a commitment to client service excellence

Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers

A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for business development

Experience advising on disputes arising from major development, regeneration, infrastructure or energy projects· nice to have

Familiarity with professional negligence, defects, delay, disruption and final account disputes· nice to have

Experience providing strategic project support and dispute avoidance advice· nice to have

Existing client relationships and a proven track record in business development· nice to have

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working — team members typically working at least three days per week from the office

Competitive remuneration package

Hiring contacts

Nina Marshall

nina.marshall@shoosmiths.com

Contentious Construction Senior Associate