Contentious Construction (3+ years PQE) Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct client contact

On-going training and support

Wellbeing and work-life balance initiatives

Opportunities for business development

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Contentious Construction Associate with over 3 years PQE. This role involves managing major disputes in the construction and energy sectors. Candidates should have strong experience in handling construction disputes, adjudication, and a solid understanding of contracts like JCT and NEC. The firm offers a collaborative environment, substantial responsibility, and opportunities for personal development. A hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Strong experience managing daily construction disputes.
• Ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle payment disputes, delays, and defects.
• Provide advice on construction projects including commercial development and utilities.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple legal areas.

Skills

Construction dispute management

Adjudication process

Communication skills

Strategic advising

Experience with JCT and NEC contracts

Job description

Overview

Contentious Construction (3+ years PQE) Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed on an excellent opportunity with a Top 100 national law firm seeking an Associate (3+ PQE) to join their highly regarded Construction team. This is a chance to work on major disputes across the construction and energy sectors from their Bristol office.

Responsibilities

• Payment disputes, delays and defects
• Professional negligence claims
• Contract management and dispute mitigation strategies
• Adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation and other ADR
• Advising on a wide range of construction and energy projects, including commercial development, utilities, renewables, residential and facilities management
• Working on matters that have featured in reported cases
• Close collaboration with colleagues across Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial and Planning

Requirements

• Strong experience running construction disputes day to day
• A solid grounding in adjudication and the court litigation process
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts and commonly used professional appointments
• Experience across a range of construction related claims, including adjudications, arbitrations and expert determinations
• Excellent communication skills and a commercial, pragmatic approach
• The ability to manage complex matters, advise directly on strategy and work collaboratively under pressure

In Return

• Direct client contact from the outset
• Ongoing training and support from a specialist Senior Knowledge Lawyer
• High levels of responsibility and exposure to complex, high value work
• A collaborative, well respected team with cross departmental support
• Opportunities to grow your network, develop your profile and get involved in business development
• A firm committed to wellbeing, work life balance and responsible business initiatives
• Top tier work in a leading national firm with modern offices in Bristol, hybrid working and a full suite of benefits. A superb opportunity for an ambitious construction litigator ready to take the next step.

Contact

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

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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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, 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.