Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Sr Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Bristol is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Senior Associate to join their innovative team. The role involves advising clients on significant construction and infrastructure projects and guiding them through contract negotiations. Candidates should have 3+ years PQE and a strong track record in transactional construction work. In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a range of benefits including enhanced parental leave and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Weekly Lifestyle Hours

Birthday leave

Sabbaticals every five years

Wellbeing and CSR initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in transactional construction.
• Experience with standard form contracts like JCT, NEC, FIDIC is preferred.
• Ability to lead complex matters confidently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on significant construction projects.
• Guide clients through tailoring contracts for complex builds.
• Collaborate with colleagues in various departments for comprehensive advice.

Skills

Transactional construction work

Client relationship building

Contract negotiation

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate - Bristol

NEW opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on some of the UK's most exciting construction and infrastructure projects. From cutting-edge renewable energy schemes to major developments that shape communities, you'll be part of deals that leave a lasting impact.

Working for a Top 100 national firm, you'll advise a wide range of clients including developers, investors, contractors, consultants, and funders on nationally significant and often first‑of‑its‑kind projects. You can expect to guide clients through standard form contracts like JCT, NEC and FIDIC, tailoring them to suit complex, high‑profile builds. You'll lead on large‑scale infrastructure and development transactions, anticipate risks, and offer smart, commercial solutions that keep things moving. Collaboration is key here and you'll work closely with colleagues in Real Estate, Finance, and Corporate to deliver joined‑up advice.

To be considered you will have at least 3+ years PQE and a solid track record in transactional construction work. You might also have some contentious experience, but it's not essential. What matters is that you're confident leading complex matters, motivated to get stuck into varied workstreams, and keen to build strong client relationships.

In return, you'll be joining a firm with serious ambition and a culture that is refreshingly human, inclusive, and entrepreneurial. A competitive salary, performance bonus, enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, and flexible working options are on offer. You'll also benefit from weekly Lifestyle Hours, birthday leave, sabbaticals every five years, and a suite of wellbeing and CSR initiatives that let you give back in ways that matter to you.

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, 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.*