Construction Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a motivated Construction Solicitor to join their team on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will focus on construction indemnity matters while managing a high-value caseload. Essential qualifications include 1-4 PQE in construction litigation, with additional desirable experience in insurance litigation. The firm offers a good salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for social activities.

Benefits

Good salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Supportive environment

Social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction litigation, preferably part of training contract.
• Desirable experience in insurance litigation.
• Clear communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-value caseload of claims against construction professionals.
• Provide advice throughout pre and post litigation.
• Collaborate on complex cases with partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Advocacy skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

1-4 PQE in construction litigation

Job description

Construction Solicitor - Bristol

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Construction Solicitor to join our Top 50 law firm client. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior construction solicitor to join a large, leading construction team who span Bristol and London. The successful construction solicitor will be joining the Bristol office on a hybrid basis.

This leading, top tier professional indemnity team are looking for a solicitor to focus on construction indemnity matters on behalf of the insured.

Responsibilities:

• Working on a high value caseload of claims against construction professionals acting for the defendant.
• Matters include pre and post litigation - you will be providing advice and adjudication, arbitration, risk management and coverage.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex cases.
• Deliver a high level of client care - producing work to a high quality and timely standard.
• Manage client relationships.

Qualifications:

• 1-4 PQE in construction litigation. If this has been as part of your training contract or since qualifying, we want to hear from you!
• Experience of insurance litigation is desirable but not essential. Please still apply if your construction experience has been a part of a wider litigation caseload.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Opportunity:

• Good salary and benefits package depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Joining a supportive environment where you will have a lot of autonomy and responsibility.
• Excellent extra curricular and social activities with a truly friendly team

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

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*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.*