Construction Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career development opportunities

Modern hybrid working approach

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a senior Construction Litigation Solicitor with over 8 years of PQE to join their ambitious team. This role involves handling a variety of complex construction disputes and offers excellent career progression and a modern hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a strong background in contentious construction matters and be committed to client service and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or City firm.
• Experience advising on contentious matters from main industry-standard form contracts.
• Solid understanding of adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Handle full range of contentious construction matters.
• Support junior lawyers and develop client relationships.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm’s construction practice.

Skills

Advising on contentious matters

Managing own caseload

Client service commitment

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

8+ years PQE

Job description

Job Title

Construction Litigation Solicitor, 8+ PQE, Bristol – A highly regarded and ambitious law firm is seeking a senior contentious construction specialist to join its well‑established team. Offering high‑quality work, a strong team culture and excellent prospects for progression.

Location & Salary

Location: Bristol (hybrid working available)
Salary: £75‑95K DOE

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Litigation Solicitor to join a market‑leading team handling the full range of contentious construction matters. The work is varied and challenging, acting for a diverse client base including developers, contractors, local authorities, education institutions and healthcare providers. The team advises on high‑value, complex disputes through litigation, arbitration, adjudication and all forms of alternative dispute resolution. You will play a key role within a collaborative group, supporting junior lawyers, developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s construction practice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from experienced Construction Solicitors with at least eight years’ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or City firm. You will have significant experience advising on contentious matters arising from the main industry standard form contracts (JCT, NEC etc.) and a solid understanding of adjudication, arbitration and court proceedings. The ability to provide strategic, commercially focused advice is essential, as is the confidence to manage your own caseload and supervise others. A proven commitment to client service and team collaboration will be key to success in this role.

The Firm

You will be joining a progressive, full‑service law firm recognised for its strong client relationships and collegiate culture. The firm offers a supportive environment where career development is genuinely encouraged, alongside a modern approach to hybrid working. You can expect excellent benefits, a clear path for progression and the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting construction disputes in the region.

To Apply

Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

Diversity & Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.