Construction Lawyer - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and inclusive culture

Professional working environment

Structured career development programs

Pathways for progression

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Social workplace with networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Bristol seeks a Construction Lawyer with over 2 years PQE to join their collaborative team. In this role, you will draft and negotiate contracts while handling a variety of construction matters. The firm offers a welcoming and relaxed environment with significant career development opportunities. Candidates should possess strong drafting skills and excellent communication abilities. This position allows for a hybrid working arrangement, enhancing collaboration within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in construction law.
• Experience in both contentious and non contentious matters.
• Confidence working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on construction and engineering contracts.
• Handling a mix of contentious and non contentious construction matters.
• Supporting clients across all stages of the construction process.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Construction Lawyer - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid working - 2+ days in office)

Salary: £70,000-£100,000 (realistic market range for Bristol construction lawyers with 2+ PQE)

A well regarded full service UK law firm is seeking a Construction Lawyer with 2+ years' experience to join its friendly and collaborative Bristol team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top 100 firm, gaining exposure to a broad range of high quality contentious and non contentious construction matters across multiple sectors.

The Role

You will join a supportive and high performing construction team, working closely with Partners, senior lawyers, and junior colleagues. Your work will include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on standard and bespoke construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC, IChemE, IET, ACA)
• Handling a mix of contentious and non contentious construction matters
• Advising clients across sectors including waste, infrastructure, higher education, health, and commercial property development
• Supporting clients at all stages of the construction process, from early project planning to dispute resolution
• Working with developers, funders, investors, contractors, and consultants
• Managing a varied caseload with opportunities to take responsibility for complex and high value matters
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm to support commercial property transactions and major projects

The team is known for its strong reputation, high quality work, and close knit culture, offering a sociable and interactive working environment.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a construction lawyer with:

• 2+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) in construction law
• Experience across both contentious and non contentious matters, or a willingness to develop in both
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of team based work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, positive, and engaging approach
• Confidence working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders

Working Arrangements

The firm operates a hybrid working model. For this role, you will spend at least 2 days per week in the Bristol office, supporting collaboration, team culture, and cross referral opportunities.

Benefits

• A warm, inclusive, and genuinely friendly culture
• A professional yet relaxed working environment with no hierarchy or "airs and graces"
• A bespoke Learning Academy with structured career level programmes
• Clear pathways for progression and development
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting individual needs
• A sociable workplace with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed

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

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but unsure whether you meet every requirement, you are encouraged to get in touch - potential and attitude are valued as highly as experience.

*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.*