Construction Disputes Senior Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Construction Disputes Senior Associate to join their well-established team. You will manage your own caseload and mentor junior lawyers while supporting client development. The ideal candidate will have around 4+ years of PQE in contentious construction matters. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value construction disputes both in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PQE in construction disputes.
• Experience in managing client relationships effectively.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of construction disputes.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Develop client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Contentious construction matters

Client relationship management

Supervising junior lawyers

Business development

Technical problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Construction Disputes Senior Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are working on an excellent opportunity for a Construction Disputes Senior Associate to join a Top 50 UK law firm with a highly regarded and rapidly growing Construction & Engineering Disputes team. This is a busy and well-established practice that is seeing sustained growth driven by strong client demand.

The role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex contentious construction and engineering matters within a team consistently recognised for the quality of its work and service. The team is based in Bristol, with close integration with London, operating as a genuinely collaborative, cross-office practice. You will have exposure to the full spectrum of construction disputes – including major projects, portfolio disputes and technically complex claims – both in the UK and internationally.

• Manage your own caseload, working directly with clients.
• Play an active role in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Support client development and build relationships to develop your business development profile.

You will be a qualified solicitor, likely with around 4+ years of PQE, with a solid grounding in contentious construction matters. Experience may come from a mixed practice, and candidates with slightly more or less experience are encouraged to apply. You will be technically strong, commercially minded and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership of matters.

A competitive salary and generous benefits package are on offer.

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

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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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, culture or any 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.