Construction Disputes Solicitor/Associate (1-5 PQE)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Construction Law Dispute Resolution Adjudication Legal Drafting Client Relationship Management NEC Contracts PFI/PPP Litigation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Construction Disputes Solicitor/Associate (1-5 PQE)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading commercial law firm. We are seeking a 1-5 PQE Solicitor or Associate to work from our Leeds office as part of our nationally recognised, award-winning construction disputes team. The role focuses on contentious construction dispute resolution and advisory work. Locations: Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds. Hybrid working available.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of construction dispute matters, from traditional final account/loss and expense claims to significant defect issues and PFI/projects disputes. You will work on high value, complex instructions including local authorities, NHS Trusts and housing associations.

  • A significant Court of Appeal win in relation PFI dispute resolution procedures
  • A £30 million plus dispute for an NHS Trust
  • Multiple high-value claims arising from non-compliant cladding replacement
  • A successful £23 million PFI highways adjudication
  • A multi-million-pound adjudication for a global engineering company
  • Acting for a subcontractor in a contract adjudication under NEC 3
  • Acting for an authority in examining the impact of change in environmental legislation on PFI project

What we are looking for from you

The successful candidate will have the ability to manage their own time efficiently, possess excellent drafting and legal analysis skills, and have an ability to liaise effectively with clients. We are looking for ambitious lawyers who want to work as part of a high-quality team, taking on challenging work in the development of their careers.

Benefits & Culture

  • Hybrid working model
  • Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 additional days)
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance through Vitality
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need adjustments, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

How to Apply

Apply via the website or email [contact hidden].

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs