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