Contentious Construction Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a respected UK law firm in Cardiff to build a specialist contentious construction practice. You will work on high-value disputes for developers, contractors, and other clients, with hybrid-working and clear progression opportunities. The role blends construction expertise with your existing litigation skills, offering a path into construction without starting from scratch. You will shape strategy, manage disputes, and grow into a trusted construction specialist.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid working
• Collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including contract disputes, adjudications, mediation, and litigation
• Handle delay, defects and payment claims, and professional negligence issues
• Advise clients on risk, strategy and dispute resolution
• Take ownership of matters and contribute to the team’s development (for candidates with construction experience)
• Support in building construction knowledge for Commercial Litigation solicitors applying their dispute management skills

Key requirements

• 2+ PQE in Contentious Construction or Commercial Litigation
• Experience handling complex disputes and providing commercial advice
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Interest in developing a long-term career within Construction law

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities
• Client management and relationship skills
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Dispute resolution
• Risk assessment and strategic advising
• Case management and procedural knowledge

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