Contentious Construction Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal firm in Bristol is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor with NQ - 3 PQE. The role includes managing complex construction disputes and providing strategic advice. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with a strong interest in contentious work. The firm offers excellent support for career progression, a collaborative culture, and a range of benefits including a performance-related bonus, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Performance-related bonus

Pension and healthcare benefits

Professional development support

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor ideally with experience handling construction disputes.
• Confident managing a caseload under minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes.
• Advise on complex adjudication and litigation.

Skills

Strong interest in contentious work

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Confident managing a caseload

Ambitious to learn and progress

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Contentious Construction Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE

DOE ~ £45K - £65K

Full Time. 9-5.

Bristol, hybrid ideally 3 days in a week (flexible)

Overview

We're looking for a Construction Solicitor to join a national legal 500 firm specialising in construction disputes. This role offers the chance to handle a diverse caseload, from straightforward matters to complex, high-value disputes, across multiple sectors. With mentoring, and a supportive team environment, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and advance their career in construction law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of high-quality construction disputes, including multimillion-pound matters, acting for developers, contractors, housebuilders, housing associations and consultants. Work spans sectors including housing, infrastructure, renewables, healthcare, education, retail, and specialist facilities, covering issues such as defects, delays, extensions of time, liquidated damages and loss/expense.
• Advise on complex adjudication and litigation (including Pre-Action Protocol work) and provide strategic, practical dispute resolution solutions, including mediation, with an emphasis on early resolution.

Experience Required

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with experience handling construction disputes or a construction training seat (contentious).
• Strong interest in contentious work, adjudication, and litigation.
• Commercially aware, able to provide practical, client-focused advice
• Confident managing a caseload under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ambitious to learn and progress within construction law.

In Return

• Join a firm genuinely committed to employee satisfaction and career progression. Work within a supportive national team offering mentoring, and structured career development.
• Benefit from professional development support, including study leave and financial assistance for additional qualifications, and ongoing learning alongside Legal 500-ranked lawyers.
• Enjoy a collaborative, approachable culture with colleagues at all levels, and gain exposure to high-quality construction disputes to build your sector expertise.
• Performance-related bonus with achievable targets.
• Pension, life assurance, income protection, and private healthcare.
• Up to 30 days (min 26 + bank) annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell option.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours (recommendation: 3 days in-office though the firm is an advocate for work life balance.).
• Wellbeing initiatives including gym, yoga, meditation, mental health support, and employee assistance programmes.
• Regular staff socials and networking events.

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk