Contentious Construction (5-8+ years PQE)

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and support

Flexibility in hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate with 5-8+ years PQE to manage high-profile construction disputes. The role involves significant client interaction, diverse case handling, and collaboration within a supportive team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifikationen

• 5-8+ years PQE in construction and infrastructure law.
• Confident litigator with experience in leading disputes.
• Strong technical expertise in relevant contracts.

Aufgaben

• Lead high-profile construction disputes.
• Handle complex cases involving payment claims and defects.
• Collaborate across departments on diverse projects.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Understanding of JCT and NEC contracts

Adjudication skills

Dispute management

Client management

Jobbeschreibung

Contentious Construction (5-8+ years PQE)
Senior Associate
Bristol

Chadwick Nott are instructed on a superb opportunity to join a Top 100 law firm in their thriving Construction and Infrastructure practice. They are looking to recruit a Senior Associate with 5-8+ years PQE to lead high-profile disputes across the construction sector in their Bristol office.

You'll handle complex, multi-faceted cases involving:

• Payment claims, delays, and defects
• Professional negligence
• Contract management and dispute avoidance
• Adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other ADR processes.
• Play a key role in reported cases and collaborate across departments

The team advises a broad client base from global funders and developers to local authorities and household names across energy, housing, retail, infrastructure, and waste. The work is diverse, challenging, and meaningful.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be a confident litigator with solid experience in leading construction-related disputes. Strong technical expertise and understanding of JCT and NEC contracts as well as adjudications is essential.

In Return:

• Direct client exposure from day one
• Ongoing training and knowledge support
• The chance to influence large-scale projects and policy
• Autonomy to drive matters forward
• A tight-knit, respected team with cross-sector collaboration
• Support to develop your career, grow your network, and pursue business development opportunities

On offer is to work with a highly ranked team on an excellent quality of work, working with a collegiate firm who encourage career growth. There is a competitive salary and benefits package on offer for the right candidate along with the options of flexible hybrid working.

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.*