Job Title: Construction Senior Associate Salary: DOE and PQE circa up to 100K Hours: Full timeLocation: Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firms 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.RESPONSIBILITIES Lead complex construction disputes, including adjudications, mediation''s, arbitration''s, 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 joined-up advice throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to client development and