Construction Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Construction Solicitor (Non-Contentious/Contentious mix) based in Bristol. The role targets 3+ years PQE with a strong background in construction disputes and infrastructure matters.

You will act for developers, contractors and public bodies on adjudications, court proceedings and arbitration, handling complex disputes and contract interpretation. A collaborative team environment and clear progression paths are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in contentious/construction law.
• Experience in adjudications, court proceedings, arbitration and ADR.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on construction and infrastructure disputes across sectors.
• Lead adjudications, court proceedings, arbitration and ADR.
• Manage risk, project disputes and contract interpretation.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Construction Law

Adjudication

Court Litigation

Arbitration/ADR

Contract Knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Job description

Construction Solicitor (Non-Contentious), 3+ Years PQE, Bristol, £70,000+ (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a strong contentious construction background to work on a broad range of challenging disputes while developing their career within a collaborative and supportive team.

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THE ROLE:

• Working alongside recognised specialists, you'll advise an impressive portfolio of clients on significant construction and infrastructure matters across a variety of sectors, with exposure to some of the most interesting disputes in the market.
• This impressive Construction team acts for clients throughout the UK and internationally, advising organisations across both the public and private sectors.
• Their client base includes developers, contractors, local authorities, funders, multinational businesses and major listed companies operating in sectors such as energy and renewables, commercial development, housing, retail, infrastructure and waste.
• You will be responsible for adjudications, court proceedings and arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, claims involving payment, delay, defects and professional negligence and contract interpretation, project risk management and dispute avoidance.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Construction Solicitors with a minimum of 3 Years PQE specialising in contentious construction law and a genuine enthusiasm for the construction and infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of adjudication and court litigation, with experience of arbitration or other ADR processes being advantageous.
• Familiarity with standard form construction contracts, including JCT and NEC suites, together with professional appointments.
• Strong technical ability combined with commercial judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise clients directly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and the ambition to contribute to the continued growth of the team.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate