Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Structured career progression

Hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bristol is seeking a Construction Disputes Solicitor or Associate with 1-5 PQE. The role involves managing a varied caseload of high-value construction disputes, advising a diverse client base, and working in a collaborative, supportive environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates with strong drafting and analytical skills are encouraged to apply, regardless of their employment status preference.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in construction disputes.
• Experience in PFI/PPP or major projects disputes is desirable but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client handling skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to take on challenging, high profile work to develop your career.
• Open to both full time and part time applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high value construction dispute resolution.
• Handle complex contentious work including final account claims and defects disputes.
• Provide strategic legal advice to developers and public sector bodies.
• Provide strategic legal advice to developers, funders, contractors and public sector bodies.
• Support business development and contribute to the growth of the national construction practice.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Client handling skills

Ambitious and proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor

1-5 PQE in construction disputes

Tools

None

Job description

Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) - Bristol

A highly regarded, award winning construction team is seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join their Bristol office, focusing on a broad and complex contentious construction caseload. You'll be working with nationally recognised partners who are consistently ranked in the top tiers of the legal directories. The team operates on a hybrid, flexible basis and is known for its collaborative, supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high value construction dispute resolution and advisory matters.
• Handle complex contentious work including:
  • Final account and loss & expense claims
  • Defects disputes
  • PFI/PPP and major projects disputes
  • High value adjudications and litigation
• Work with a wide range of clients across sectors such as healthcare, local government, housing associations and the wider construction industry.
• Provide strategic legal advice to developers, funders, contractors and public sector bodies.
• Support business development and contribute to the continued growth of the national construction practice.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 PQE in construction disputes. If construction disputes form part of a broader caseload, you are still encouraged to apply.
• Experience in PFI/PPP or major projects disputes is desirable but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client handling skills.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to take on challenging, high profile work to develop your career.
• Open to both full time and part time applicants.

On Offer

• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package.
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility and a healthy work/life balance.
• Clear, structured career progression with excellent mentoring and support from senior team members.
• A friendly, inclusive and people focused working environment.
• The chance to work on major, high value construction disputes.

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.