Projects & Construction Senior Associate (Hybrid)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working model

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank/public

Private pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Volunteering days

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is advertising an Associate/Senior Associate role in the Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team in Bristol. The role offers hybrid working with a top national law firm and a salary of £65,000–£90,000 per year, depending on experience.

You will handle contentious and non-contentious construction matters across energy, infrastructure, real estate, and public sector clients.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in contentious construction law (non-contentious experience also welcome).
• Experience with complex construction disputes (delay, disruption, defects, payment claims).
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT and FIDIC standard forms.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently.
• Client-focused and able to deliver high-quality legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex contractual issues with Partner support.
• Representing clients in adjudication, arbitration, and Technology and Construction Court proceedings.
• Supporting clients on energy, infrastructure, housing, highways and student accommodation projects.
• Advising on insolvency issues related to construction projects.
• Working with clients at all stages of the post-contract process.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Delegating to and mentoring Trainees and Paralegals.
• Supporting Partners on tenders and strategic planning.
• Participating in business development and contributing to team growth.

Skills

3-6 years PQE – construction

Construction law

Dispute resolution experience

NEC/JCT/FIDIC knowledge

Analytical & communication skills

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is advertising an Associate/Senior Associate role in the Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team in Bristol. The role offers hybrid working with a top national law firm and a salary of £65,000–£90,000 per year, depending on experience.

You will handle contentious and non-contentious construction matters across energy, infrastructure, real estate, and public sector clients.