Construction Associate (Contentious)

Chadwick Nott; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based commercial law firm in Cardiff seeks a Construction Associate Solicitor to join their Contentious Construction team. The role involves advising on complex construction disputes and handling litigation cases. Candidates should have 4+ years PQE and expertise in Contentious Construction law. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Top of the market salary

Highly competitive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE with demonstrated experience in complex and high-value Construction disputes.
• Knowledge of various resolution techniques and a solid understanding of Contentious Construction law.
• Interest in developing a career within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of Contentious Construction matters.
• Handle a varied caseload of complex Construction projects and disputes.
• Draft, review, prepare, and negotiate complex Construction litigation documents and contracts.

Skills

Contentious Construction law

Dispute resolution

Contract drafting

Document negotiation

Job description

Overview

Construction Associate (Contentious) – Location: Bristol / Cardiff / Hybrid

Our client, a UK based Commercial law firm, is looking to expand its Construction team. The firm is seeking a Construction Associate Solicitor to join their dynamic and growing Contentious Construction team. You will play a key role in advising clients on a wide range of Contentious Construction matters. Day-to-day you will handle a varied caseload of complex Construction projects and disputes, with a strong focus on dispute resolution, contract drafting, reviewing, preparing, and negotiating complex and high-profile Construction litigation cases. The Construction team advise a wide rang of clients across the UK and represent a diverse client portfolio that includes social housing providers, developers, contractors, and construction professionals.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of Contentious Construction matters.
• Handle a varied caseload of complex Construction projects and disputes with a strong focus on dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, prepare, and negotiate complex and high-profile Construction litigation documents and contracts.
• Work with a diverse client base including social housing providers, developers, contractors, and construction professionals across the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE with demonstrated experience in complex and high-value Construction disputes.
• Knowledge of various resolution techniques and a solid understanding of Contentious Construction law.
• Interest in developing a career within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Top of the market salary and highly competitive benefits package, with flexible hybrid working.

How to apply

For more information please contact Hannah Somers on 0117 917 1929 or email [e-mail]

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 age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, 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.