Construction Solicitor – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Pension

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) for a Bristol-based role with hybrid flexibility. You will advise on construction contracts, support major development and infrastructure projects, and work with government bodies, NHS Trusts and private developers.

The role offers a clear path to specialist non-contentious practice within a market-leading team. The firm provides a collaborative culture, strong progression opportunities and a market-leading benefits package, including

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE in construction (non contentious or mixed).
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy, high performing team.
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in non contentious construction.
• Experience coordinating advice with colleagues across other disciplines (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions focused approach.

Responsabilités

• Advising on construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Supporting major development, regeneration and capital projects
• Drafting and negotiating appointments, warranties, bonds and related documentation
• Advising government departments, NHS Trusts, local authorities, housing associations and private developers
• Working on large scale national programmes including hospitals, housing schemes, education projects and infrastructure delivery
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while developing your own caseload

Connaissances

PQE 1-3 yrs

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Non-contentious focus

Client communication

Proactive commercial approach

Description du poste

Construction Solicitor – Bristol – 1-3 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Construction Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join its highly regarded and expanding Construction team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex and nationally significant projects across a wide range of sectors including health, housing, education, regeneration and major infrastructure.

You will join a market leading non contentious construction practice, with the opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working alongside highly ranked partners and senior lawyers. Candidates with a mixed (contentious/non contentious) background who are keen to move towards non contentious work are also encouraged to apply.

The Role

• Advising on construction and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Supporting major development, regeneration and capital projects
• Drafting and negotiating appointments, warranties, bonds and related documentation
• Advising government departments, NHS Trusts, local authorities, housing associations and private developers
• Working on large scale national programmes including hospitals, housing schemes, education projects and infrastructure delivery
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters while developing your own caseload

Candidate Requirements

• 1-3 years’ PQE in construction (non contentious or mixed)
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy, high performing team
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in non contentious construction
• Experience coordinating advice with colleagues across other disciplines (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients
• A proactive, commercial and solutions focused approach

Benefits

• A supportive, friendly and highly collaborative team culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• High quality, complex national project work
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, pension, bonus scheme and wellbeing support
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and responsible business initiatives

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £65000 – £85000 per annum

Location: Bristol, Bristol