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Legal Director, Construction Disputes
Position: Legal Director
Practice Area: Construction & Engineering
Location: London
A leading international law firm is seeking a Legal Director to join its highly regarded Contentious Construction team in London. This is a key strategic hire, ideal for an experienced practitioner with deep knowledge of complex construction and engineering disputes.
The RoleAs Legal Director, you will be at the forefront of handling high-value and technically sophisticated construction and engineering claims, both in the UK and internationally. You will lead on matters involving major infrastructure and energy projects, including renewables, across a broad range of policy types such as CAR/EAR, DSU, AICoW, and public liability. Your work will include advising on coverage, managing liability claims, and handling subrogated recovery actions.
You will also play a central role in client relationship development and team leadership, contributing to the continued growth and success of a forward-thinking and dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex, multi-jurisdictional construction and engineering disputes.
- Advise insurers and reinsurers on first and third-party claims, with a strong focus on policy coverage.
- Draft and review bespoke and standard form policy wordings.
- Handle litigation, arbitration (under all major international rules), and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers while contributing to the team's strategic objectives.
About You
- 8+ PQE with extensive experience in contentious construction matters.
- Strong technical expertise in insurance-related construction disputes, ideally including CAR/EAR, DSU, and related policies.
- Experience managing cases through litigation and arbitration, with a solid grasp of international legal processes.
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- A collaborative leader with commercial awareness and a drive to grow a practice.
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier disputes team operating at the cutting edge of construction and engineering law. The position offers a clear route to partnership and the chance to work on some of the most significant and high-profile matters in the market.
To find out more, please apply, or reach out to Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott directly.
