Construction Solicitor – Bristol – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Autonomy and responsibility

Friendly team

Job summary

Construction Solicitor – Bristol is sought for a leading Top 50 law firm client. The role is based in Bristol with hybrid working, focusing on construction indemnity matters for the insured.

You will handle high value claims, assist with pre- and post-litigation, and work closely with partners and senior associates. Ideal candidates will have 1–4 years PQE in construction litigation, with strong communication and advocacy skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

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 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.

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.

Skills

Construction litigation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol