Construction Associate/Senior Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in Bristol is seeking a Construction Associate/Senior Associate to join its Construction Disputes team. The role emphasizes managing a diverse caseload of construction disputes and advisory work, offering a hybrid work model, comprehensive development programs, and a supportive wellbeing culture.

Benefits

Flexible Working: Hybrid model tailored to client and team needs.

Development: Comprehensive training and career progression.

Wellbeing: Access to health benefits and supportive culture.

25+ days holiday with option to buy more.

Discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Pension scheme and health assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diverse caseloads in construction disputes.
• Newly qualified or recently qualified lawyers encouraged to apply.
• Focus on advisory work and dispute resolution in the construction field.

Responsibilities

• Managing caseloads related to final account claims and defect disputes.
• Advising on significant PFI projects within the construction sector.
• Working collaboratively within the Construction Disputes team.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Exceptional drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2-5 years PQE

Job description

Construction Associate/Senior Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed by a top commercial law firm, recognised for expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, as well as the construction, energy, education, and financial services sectors.

This award-winning practice now have an opening at either the Solicitor or Associate level with around 2 - 5 years PQE to join their nationally recognised Construction Disputes team, working from their central Bristol office.

The Construction Disputes team is led by leading partners and lawyers who are renowned experts in their field and due to continued growth they are now seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to focus on construction disputes and advisory work.

The successful Construction Lawyer who manage a diverse caseload, from final account claims and defect disputes to significant PFI projects. The team's notable recent matters are really impressive so you can expect the quality of work to second to none.

Strong technical expertise is essential together with exceptional drafting and communication skills.

What is on offer in return?

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model tailored to client and team needs, with no fixed office days.
• Development: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and clear progression pathways.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing initiatives, private health benefits, and a supportive culture.
• 25+ days holiday (with the option to buy more).
• Discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, and life assurance.
• Pension scheme and health assessments.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [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 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.*