Overview
Contentious Construction (5-8+ years PQE)
Senior Associate
Exeter
Chadwick Nott are instructed on a superb opportunity to join a Top 100 law firm in their thriving Construction and Infrastructure practice. They are looking to recruit a Senior Associate with 5-8+ years PQE to lead high-profile disputes across the construction sector in their Exeter office.
You’ll handle complex, multi-faceted cases involving:
- Payment claims, delays, and defects
- Professional negligence
- Contract management and dispute avoidance
- Adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other ADR processes.
- Play a key role in reported cases and collaborate across departments
The team advises a broad client base from global funders and developers to local authorities and household names across energy, housing, retail, infrastructure, and waste. The work is diverse, challenging, and meaningful.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be a confident litigator with solid experience in leading construction-related disputes. Strong technical expertise and understanding of JCT and NEC contracts as well as adjudications is essential.
In Return:
- Direct client exposure from day one
- Ongoing training and knowledge support
- The chance to influence large-scale projects and policy
- Autonomy to drive matters forward
- A tight-knit, respected team with cross-sector collaboration
- Support to develop your career, grow your network, and pursue business development opportunities
Top quality work in a premier league South West firm based in Exeter. Beautiful modern offices in a great location for commuters and open to a hybrid way of working too. You’ll enjoy all the rewards and benefits that you would expect from a firm of this standing.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Exeter, Devon
