Overview

A highly regarded UK firm is seeking a senior contentious construction lawyer, at the Senior Associate or Legal Director level, to join its growing Sevenoaks office. With a national reputation for construction and engineering work, the team advises on high-value disputes for developers, funders, contractors, and public sector clients across the South East and beyond.

Responsibilities

Managing complex disputes: Acting for developers, contractors, and funders on high-value and technically challenging construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, and High Court litigation.

Providing strategic advice: Advising on contract risk management, delay and defect claims, and professional negligence issues under standard form and bespoke contracts (including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC).

Collaborating across the business: Working closely with colleagues in property, commercial, and projects teams on multi-disciplinary matters and live development schemes.

Supporting team development: Mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to business development initiatives, and helping shape the continued growth of the Sevenoaks construction practice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE in contentious construction
• Strong technical experience in adjudication, arbitration, and/or litigation
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, outcome-focused advice
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to play a key role in a leading regional practice

What\'s on Offer

• High-quality, complex disputes work with a leading regional construction team
• Clear progression pathway within a supportive, award-winning culture
• Hybrid working and flexible policies designed around work-life balance
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits package

The Firm

A full-service, forward-thinking UK Top 50 law firm recognised for its excellence across property, corporate, and litigation disciplines. The firm prides itself on its inclusive, collegiate culture and commitment to career progression, innovation, and community impact. Its construction and engineering team is one of the most respected outside London, consistently ranked by Chambers and Legal 500 for its pragmatic, commercially driven advice.

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