Job Title: Associate Director / Director
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
About the team
HF’s Construction & Procurement Team specialises in providing advice and representation on construction disputes and procurement law matters. We advise main contractors, sub-contractors, public bodies, and private sector clients on all aspects of construction and engineering contracts, claims, and disputes. Our team also provides public sector procurement services, assisting public bodies in procuring goods and services legally and cost-effectively, supporting suppliers in successful tendering, and challenging unlawful procurement processes.
Our people pride themselves on delivering excellent, results-focused services that make a real impact for our clients.
What you’ll be doing
As a Director, you will:
- Lead and manage our construction and procurement law team in London, fostering high performance.
- Oversee and conduct complex construction and procurement litigation, dispute resolution, and advisory work.
- Drive business development initiatives and expand the firm’s presence within the construction and procurement industry.
- Provide strategic input into firm-wide planning.
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal work aligned with client needs and industry best practice.
You will also advise on:
- Contentious and non-contentious construction and/or procurement law matters.
- Construction dispute management including mediation, conciliation, arbitration, adjudications, other ADRs, and court proceedings.
- Contract drafting, negotiation, and advice.
- Dispute avoidance and contract management.
- Claims analysis and negotiation.
What do I need?
- At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience with a strong background in construction and procurement law.
- Proven litigation experience, including managing complex disputes and representing clients in high-stakes matters.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage a legal team.
- Strong commercial acumen and a track record of building and maintaining robust client relationships.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, forward-thinking approach with a commitment to excellence.