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Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub.We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.Job DescriptionJob Title: Construction Senior AssociateSalary: DOE & PQE circa up to 100KHours: Full timeLocation: Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firm''s needs.Job Reference: CWS493I''m working with a top-tier law firm with a strong presence across the South East to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner-level construction lawyer for their Southampton office. This is a strategic role advising a high-value client base on complex construction matters, with a particular focus on contentious work. The successful candidate will play a key role in the firm''s ongoing growth and leadership within the construction team.RESPONSIBILITIESLead complex construction disputes, including adjudications, mediation, arbitration, and High Court litigation, often involving multi-million-pound claims.Advise on a broad range of contentious matters including defects, delay, disruption, loss and expense, liquidated damages, professional negligence, and insolvency-related disputes.Draft and negotiate a full range of construction documents including JCT and NEC contracts, consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, and guarantees.Provide detailed risk assessments and due diligence reports for development and funding transactions across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.Work closely with colleagues in real estate, planning, corporate, and finance to provide joinedup advice throughout the project lifecycle.Contribute to client development and team growth through mentoring, thought leadership, and strategic input.REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE8+ years'' PQE with strong experience in contentious construction law (transactional knowledge also welcome).Proven ability to manage complex disputes and advise on risk, strategy, and resolution.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills; confident with clients and commercial in approach.Track record in client development and mentoring; comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.IN RETURNHybrid working options to support flexibility and worklife balance.Endless professional and personal developmentModern law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to equality and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.Up to 30 days holiday + bank.Private healthLife assuranceDiscounted retail, health and professional servicesMany moreFor more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith@ (url removed)If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move. #J-18808-Ljbffr