Job Description

As an Associate Director within the Construction Advisory (Claims & Disputes) practice, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex, high-value dispute engagements across global projects. You will combine forensic delay and quantum expertise, contractual insight, and client advisory skills to support clients through contentious scenarios, including arbitration and litigation.

You will play a key role in driving engagement delivery, managing client relationships, and developing team capability, while working closely with international stakeholders across EMEA & APAC. The role requires strong leadership, technical credibility, and the ability to translate complex project issues into transparent, defensible positions.

Job Responsibilities

Engagement Delivery & Technical Leadership
Lead the execution of construction claims and dispute assignments from initiation through to conclusion
Direct the preparation and review of EOT, disruption, prolongation, and quantum claims
Oversee and validate forensic delay analyses using industry-recognised methodologies




Ensure deliverables are robust, evidence-based, and suitable for formal dispute resolution forums

Dispute Advisory & Expert Support
Provide strategic advice on entitlement, causation, and quantum
Interpret complex contract provisions (e.g., FIDIC, EPC contracts) to support claims positions
Lead the preparation of expert reports, rebuttals, and claim narratives
Support legal teams and participate in arbitration, adjudication, and mediation processes

Client Management & Business Development
Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining trusted advisor relationships
Identify prospects for repeat work and current engagements
Support proposals, thought leadership, and market-facing initiatives

Team Leadership & Quality Assurance
Manage, mentor, and develop project teams
Review and ensure quality and consistency across all work products
Contribute to recruitment, training, and capability development within the practice

📌 Associate Director Construction Advisory Mumbai
🏢 J.S. Held
📍 Mumbai