Construction Partner/Legal Director - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Focus on diversity and inclusion

Opportunity to shape the office's strategy

Job summary

A top legal practice is seeking a Construction Partner/Legal Director to lead its new Bristol office. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, advising on major contracts, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' PQE and strong expertise in construction law. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with a focus on growth and includes responsibilities in mentoring and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate work and client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, communication and research skills.
• Experience in sectors like energy, healthcare, and education.
• Experience advising across sectors such as energy (including renewables and nuclear), infrastructure, regeneration, social housing, education, healthcare, housebuilding and the wider supply chain.
• Proven ability to generate work, build client relationships and grow a practice.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious and confident in leading your own matters and developing a team.
• Excellent drafting, communication and research skills, with a pragmatic, commercial approach.
• Ability to deliver clear, timely and practical advice on complex construction issues.
• Ideally able to bring an existing client base or strong network to support growth in Bristol.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the construction offering in Bristol.
• Manage a broad caseload of construction matters.
• Draft and negotiate bespoke construction agreements.
• Advise on major standard form contracts.
• Handle a range of disputes including litigation and arbitration.
• Handle a wide range of disputes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and ADR.
• Provide project support to other departments such as real estate and corporate.
• Contribute to business development.
• Play a key role in mentoring, team development and shaping the long term strategy for the Bristol office.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Client relationship building

Drafting skills

Communication

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Drafting

Commercial advice

Energy sector

Education

10+ years' PQE

Tools

JCT

NEC

ICE

GC/Works

ACE

RIBA

RICS

Job description

Construction Partner/Legal Director - Bristol

Fantastic opportunity for a senior Construction Lawyer to join a highly respected Legal 500 practice with ambitious plans for growth.

This nationally recognised team is known for its depth of expertise across both contentious and non contentious construction work. The group advises an impressive mix of public and private sector clients, including local authorities, NHS Trusts, education providers, funders, developers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants. With lawyers from leading city, national and regional firms, the team offers a collaborative, supportive environment with genuine strength in depth.

The Role

• Lead and grow the construction offering in the firm's new Bristol office
• Manage a broad caseload spanning both contentious and non contentious construction matters (specialists in one area will also be considered)
• Advise on major standard form contracts including JCT, NEC, ICE, GC/Works, ACE, RIBA and RICS
• Draft and negotiate bespoke construction agreements
• Act for borrowers and lenders on the construction aspects of real estate finance transactions
• Handle a wide range of disputes including litigation, arbitration, adjudication and ADR
• Provide project support to other departments such as real estate and corporate
• Contribute to business development
• Play a key role in mentoring, team development and shaping the long term strategy for the Bristol office

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years' PQE gained at a strong regional, national or City firm
• A blended contentious and non contentious background is ideal, though specialists in either area will be considered
• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and standard form contracts (particularly JCT and NEC)
• Experience advising across sectors such as energy (including renewables and nuclear), infrastructure, regeneration, social housing, education, healthcare, housebuilding and the wider supply chain
• Proven ability to generate work, build client relationships and grow a practice
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious and confident in leading your own matters and developing a team
• Excellent drafting, communication and research skills, with a pragmatic, commercial approach
• Ability to deliver clear, timely and practical advice on complex construction issues
• Ideally able to bring an existing client base or strong network to support growth in Bristol

Contact Information

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