Construction Disputes Lawyer

Job Description

About the job

Rutherford is partnered with a leading UK law firm recognised for its strength in construction, engineering, and infrastructure disputes.

The firm is seeking an experienced Construction Disputes Lawyer (Mid-Senior Level) to join its market-respected team in London, working on high-value, technically complex contentious construction matters across the UK and internationally.

You’ll be part of a well-established group that advises on domestic and international arbitration, High Court and TCC litigation, adjudication, and mediation, acting for a diverse client base including developers, contractors, investors, and public authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on dispute avoidance and risk management throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure and development projects.
• Act in adjudications, arbitrations (ICC, LCIA, DIAC, ADCCAC, QICCA), mediations, expert determinations, and TCC litigation.
• Handle disputes under major contract forms including JCT, NEC, FIDIC, EPC, and bespoke project agreements.
• Support clients with live project issues, payment and delay claims, final account disputes, defects, and regulatory challenges.
• Work alongside specialists in construction, real estate, and planning to provide integrated, commercially focused advice.
• Build trusted relationships with developers, contractors, housing providers, and infrastructure investors, delivering clear, outcome-driven solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in contentious construction or engineering disputes, with exposure to adjudication, arbitration, or High Court proceedings.
• Strong understanding of construction contract mechanisms and project delivery frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and deliver practical advice.
• Confidence managing matters and contributing to client strategy within a collaborative team environment.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for engaging with clients across both private and public sectors.

Why join

You’ll join a highly regarded, dynamic construction disputes practice that operates nationally and internationally, with an enviable client roster spanning developers, contractors, local authorities, and energy and infrastructure clients.

The team’s “cradle-to-grave” approach gives you exposure to the full project lifecycle, from contract formation and live-project support to final account disputes and post-completion litigation.

This is an opportunity to develop your contentious construction career within a collaborative, supportive, and commercially sophisticated team that values initiative, technical excellence, and professional growth.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and commercially astute construction disputes lawyer with 4–5 years PQE, possessing strong experience in adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. They will demonstrate excellent drafting and analytical skills, a deep understanding of construction contracts, and a proactive, collaborative approach to client service.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch in confidence to learn more.

Please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - pascale@rutherfordsearch.com, or call - 020 3778 2207.