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Principal Associate Contentious Construction Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Disputes Lawyer to join their Birmingham team at Principal Associate level.
  • The role requires 7+ years of PQE in contentious construction or a strong mix of contentious and non-contentious work.
  • You will advise major national and international clients on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
  • This position offers a clear path toward partnership and involves managing matters while mentoring junior lawyers.
  • The firm provides top-tier work, excellent benefits, and a supportive culture, making it an ideal opportunity for career advancement.
Construction Disputes Lawyer – Principal Associate | International Law Firm | Birmingham My client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Disputes Lawyer to join their highly respected Birmingham team at Principal Associate level. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a senior role within a firm known for handling some of the most significant and complex disputes in the market. You’ll be advising major national and international clients – including governments, public bodies, and multinational contractors – on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. The work is intellectually stimulating, commercially focused, and rarely “business as usual”. From early strategic advice through to full-blown adjudication, litigation, and arbitration, this team is right at the cutting edge. What they’re looking for:
  • 7+ years’ PQE in contentious construction (or a strong mix of contentious and non-contentious)
  • Deep technical knowledge and commercial awareness
  • A confident leader, capable of managing matters and mentoring junior lawyers
  • Someone driven to contribute to business development and long-term team strategy
This role is ideal for someone ready to step up into a leadership position, with a clear path toward partnership. You’ll be backed by the scale, support, and ambition of one of the most dynamic disputes teams globally. What’s in it for you? Expect top-tier work, excellent benefits, and a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture. This is a firm that invests in its people, offers flexibility, and gives you the platform to build the next chapter of your career – right here in Birmingham. Interested?  To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV attached to  or give me a call on .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.