Full-time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

Looking for your next challenge? Are you ready for a role that offers autonomy, meaningful challenges and genuine career progression? This is your opportunity to join a firm where you can truly shape your career.

ABOUT SA LAW

We are the law firm for people who believe that life’s what you make it.

We offer the clarity, confidence, and support you need to build a legal career with purpose. We’ll help you develop as a lawyer, as a colleague, and as a person. You’ll be trusted, supported, and included – empowered to shape what’s next in your own way.

Whether our clients are growing a business, shaping their professional future, or planning their legacy, we bring strategic insight, precision, and empathy to every challenge – and every opportunity.

Explore what’s possible with SA Law.

What you’ll do:

  • Advise clients on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and insurance-related claims.
  • Work with developers, property owners, contractors, consultants, and insurers across both public and private sectors.
  • Take ownership of your caseload, contribute to strategic direction, and build relationships with longstanding and new clients.
  • Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development.
  • Collaborate across the firm to deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions.
  • Work autonomously, supported by a culture that values excellence, openness, and ambition.

About you:

You are an experienced lawyer with 4 – 6 years post-qualification experience and a strong track record in construction work, seeking:

  • A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility.
  • A balanced, high-quality work environment, with scope for growth.
  • A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impact.

 

You’ll bring with you:

  • Experience in litigation in the Technology & Construction Court, adjudication, arbitrations, and ADR mechanisms.
  • Proven knowledge of standard industry contracts: JCT, NEC, FIDIC.
  • Demonstrable experience of interpreting, drafting and advising on both standard and bespoke contracts.
  • Technical, analytical and drafting skills.
  • Previous work with expert technical evidence (engineering, quantity surveying, etc.).
  • Project management and case management skills, ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and budgets.
  • Commercial awareness, giving advice that shows an appreciation of cost/benefit, risk, and client sensitivities, as well as a pragmatic approach to strategy.
  • Excellent communication skills (written & oral), evident in your interactions with clients, colleagues, experts, counsel, etc.

Why join us?

  • Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
  • Meaningful work with a diverse range of clients who are shaping the future.
  • A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
  • Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

How to apply

Submit your CV and cover letter to kelly.pike@salaw.com.

Explore what’s possible# with us – take the next step in your legal career.