Construction Associate Director - Bristol (Sr Non Contentious)

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

National and international work

Collaborative culture

Learning and progression opportunities

Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Construction Associate Director in Bristol to lead high-value non-contentious construction matters for major energy projects, including EPC, BOP and O&M contracts. The role involves negotiating with clients and leading a team of lawyers across multidisciplinary projects.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in non-contentious construction, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach to drive growth within the team and firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in non-contentious construction (Associate Director level).
• Strong experience negotiating FIDIC and NEC based agreements, EPC and O&M contracts.
• Confidence leading negotiations and supervising junior lawyers.
• Experience working on complex, multi party matters, particularly within project finance structures.
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading on high value, complex non contentious construction matters.
• Drafting and negotiating EPC, BOP, supply and O&M contracts for renewable energy projects.
• Leading negotiation meetings and guiding client stakeholders through the process.
• Advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation and contract structure.
• Working with energy regulation, planning, real estate, corporate and project finance teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Providing contract management and operational phase support, including variations and claims management.
• Collaborating with the contentious construction team on defects, claims and dispute related matters.
• Acting for leading clients including developers, investors, utilities and energy operators.
• Supporting the wider team's growth strategy and contributing to business development.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership of junior lawyers

Project finance experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

FIDIC contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Construction Associate Director - Bristol - Senior Non Contentious Construction

Location: Bristol (hybrid working available)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £90,000 to £130,000

A highly respected national firm is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Construction Associate Director to join its leading non contentious construction team in Bristol. This senior role focuses on advising major energy and energy transition clients on complex construction arrangements, including EPC, BOP, supply and O&M contracts. This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role within a nationally recognised practice and contribute to the continued growth of a strategically important team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading on high value, complex non contentious construction matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating EPC, BOP, supply and O&M contracts for renewable energy, energy storage, wind and grid stability projects
• Leading negotiation meetings and guiding client stakeholders through the negotiation process
• Advising on procurement strategy, risk allocation and contract structure
• Working closely with energy regulation, planning, real estate, corporate and project finance teams on multi disciplinary projects
• Providing contract management and operational phase support, including variations and claims management
• Collaborating with the contentious construction team on defects, claims and dispute related matters
• Acting for leading clients including developers, investors, utilities and major energy operators
• Supporting the wider team's growth strategy and contributing to business development

Candidate Requirements

This senior role is suited to a solicitor with:

• Significant experience in non contentious construction (Associate Director level)
• Strong experience negotiating FIDIC and NEC based agreements, EPC and O&M contracts
• Confidence leading negotiations and supervising junior lawyers
• Experience working on complex, multi party matters, particularly within project finance structures
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Motivation, ambition and commitment to developing sector expertise
• A collaborative, team focused approach within a cross office environment

Career Development

The firm offers a multi award winning career development programme, providing:

• Clear expectations and structured progression pathways
• High quality work with early responsibility and client exposure
• Thorough assessment and individual feedback
• Robust technical training and tailored skills development
• Reward based on contribution, progression and potential

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid working arrangements
• High quality national and international work
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Strong investment in learning, development and progression

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

*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.*