Associate/Sr Associate – Construction (Contentious) – Bristol – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Construction Disputes team in Bristol, offering hybrid working and exposure to high-value contentious matters across the UK and internationally.

You will support senior lawyers, lead discrete workstreams, and advise on disputes arising from infrastructure and real estate projects, with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on construction disputes across litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation
• Handling claims involving delay, disruption, defects and payment disputes
• Supporting proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court and international forums
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate – Construction (Contentious) – Bristol – Hybrid

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Construction Disputes team, advising on complex and high-value contentious matters across the UK and internationally. Working within a collaborative and high-performing environment, the role offers exposure to a wide range of disputes arising from major infrastructure, engineering and real estate projects.

The successful candidate will support senior lawyers on sophisticated matters while also taking ownership of discrete workstreams. They will act for a diverse client base, delivering commercially focused advice across all stages of the dispute lifecycle, from early risk management through to formal proceedings.

Key responsibilities include

• Advising on construction disputes across litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation


• Handling claims involving delay, disruption, defects and payment disputes


• Supporting proceedings in the Technology and Construction Court and international forums


• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

This role would suit a driven Associate or Senior Associate with strong technical and analytical skills, a commercial outlook and a collaborative approach. In return, the position offers high-quality work, career progression and a supportive, flexible working culture.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol