Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Sr Associate (5+ PQE) – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

25 days' holiday

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

The firm is seeking a Non Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its Construction team in Bristol. The role offers permanent, full-time employment with hybrid flexibility and a salary between £70,000 and £90,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating construction documentation, advising on warranties and security documents, and providing commercial risk guidance to clients across sectors such as education, housing, government

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to risk and client advice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on construction documentation (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Advising on collateral warranties, performance bonds and security documents
• Providing clear, commercial advice on risk allocation and bespoke contractual solutions
• Managing transactions from instruction to completion with clients, funders and project stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with legal and market developments and contributing to know how and client briefings
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

Skills

5+ years PQE in non-contentious

Job description

Non Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Non Contentious Construction Associate or Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Construction team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex transactional construction matters within a nationally recognised practice.

The Role

You will join a market leading construction team advising on major UK projects across sectors including education, housing, government, health, leisure, highways and energy. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on construction and project documentation (JCT, NEC and bespoke forms)
• Advising on professional appointments, collateral warranties and security documents (performance bonds, PCGs)
• Providing clear, commercial advice on risk allocation and bespoke contractual solutions
• Managing transactions from instruction to completion, coordinating with clients, funders, in house counsel and project stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with legal and market developments and contributing to know how, training and client briefings
• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years’ PQE in non contentious construction
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts and related documentation
• Familiarity with collateral warranties, performance bonds and parent company guarantees
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to risk and client advice
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Confidence managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build long term client relationships
• A collaborative, team focused mindset
• An interest in the construction sector and the work of regional and national clients
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to engage in BD and networking

Career prospects are excellent, with the team continuing to grow and clear pathways for progression.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A supportive, people focused culture
• Tailored learning and development programmes
• Clear progression and promotion pathways
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (plus option to buy 5 more)
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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: £70000 – £90000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol