Construction Solicitor/ Senior Associate, Bristol

Goodwin Hume Legal Recruitment Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Hume Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Construction Senior Associate/Legal Director for a Bristol role with a salary of £120k+ and potential remote work. The candidate will handle non-contentious construction matters for major projects, including infrastructure, energy and regeneration, at Senior Associate/LD level with 6+ PQE.

The role requires familiarity with procurement options and standard contract forms such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC.

Qualifications

• Must have non-contentious construction experience and a proven track record.
• 6+ years PQE at Senior Associate or LD level in construction law.
• Familiarity with procurement options and standard contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of non-contentious construction work including major projects.
• Counsel on contract strategy and risk for infrastructure, energy, regeneration projects.
• Contribute to business development and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Non-contentious construction

Contract documentation

Leadership

Tools

JCT

FIDIC

NEC

Job description

Construction Senior Associate/ Legal Director – Bristol - £120k+

OPPORTUNITY: Our client, a major national practice and Top 50 law firm has just confirmed this new construction vacancy within their very strong (Tier 1 rated) and expanding construction team to focus on non-contentious construction work.

WORK: You'll be involved with a wide range of construction work including nationally important infrastructure projects, such as energy generation, regeneration and iconic development projects, mixed use and residential development, commercial and logistic projects and major retail developments.

BACKGROUND: Ideally you will be a 6year PQE+ (Senior Associate/ LD level) and have a proven track record in dealing with non-contentious construction work. Familiarity with the different procurement options for construction and engineering projects, and the full range of construction documentation (including experience of working with the industry standard forms of contract such as JCT, NEC and FIDIC, but not necessarily all of them).

It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career and have open head room to progress.

On offer is a top market rate salary (To:120k+), remote working and a good benefits package.