Construction Lawyer – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm, inclusive culture

Structured Learning Academy

Clear progression pathways

Diversity and inclusion support

Sociable, supportive team

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Construction Lawyer for a Bristol team. The role requires 2+ years’ PQE and covers both contentious and non-contentious construction work for a top 100 firm. You will draft, negotiate and advise on contracts while handling a varied caseload across multiple sectors.

You’ll work in a supportive, high-performing REM team in a hybrid model, spending 2+ days in the Bristol office and collaborating with partners, senior lawyers and juniors on complex, high-value projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE (or equivalent) in construction law.
• Experience across contentious and non-contentious matters or willingness to develop in both.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and enjoyment of teamwork.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, positive and engaging approach.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on 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 from early planning to dispute resolution.
• Working with developers, funders, investors, contractors, and consultants.
• Managing a varied caseload with opportunities to handle high-value matters.
• Collaborating with colleagues to support commercial property transactions and major projects.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Construction law

Drafting

Negotiation

Collaborative working

Communication

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

The firm offers:

• 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

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 - £100000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol