Senior Associate - Construction - Bath - Hybrid Working

Chadwick Nott; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits platform

28 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays

Additional CSR day annually

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bath is seeking a Senior Associate in Construction to manage a diverse caseload and work within a respected practice. This role involves supervising juniors, client engagement, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in construction law. The position offers a competitive salary, profit share, and benefits like private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements. Join our growing team and make an impact across various sectors while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong experience in contentious and non-contentious construction work.
• Ideally dual qualified in law and construction (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB or similar).
• Strong interest in business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload of non-contentious and contentious construction matters.
• Supervising and delegating work to junior team members.
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients.

Skills

Client engagement

Supervision

Business development

Pressure management

Construction knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Dual qualification in law and construction

Job description

Senior Associate - Construction - Bath - Hybrid Working

Location: Bath (with hybrid working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £95,000

A well regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding Construction team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected practice, supporting a diverse client base across Education, Charity, Business and wider sectors. The team has seen significant recent investment and growth, making this an exciting time to join.

The Role

You will play a key role within the Construction team, managing a varied caseload and working closely with colleagues across the firm. Responsibilities include:

• Managing your own caseload of non contentious and contentious construction matters
• Supervising and delegating work to junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Ensuring all clients receive an exceptional standard of service
• Working collaboratively across the wider firm
• Upholding firm standards, procedures and core values
• Supporting business development initiatives, including seminars, networking and pitches
• Engaging in ongoing learning and contributing to internal and external training sessions

Candidate Requirements

• Essential
  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong experience in both contentious and non contentious construction work
  • Experience supervising junior colleagues
  • Ideally dual qualified in law and construction (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB or similar)
  • Strong interest in business development and client engagement
  • Ability to demonstrate breadth of experience across construction and infrastructure
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Ability to perform well under pressure and manage a busy workload
• Desirable
  • Experience working within the Education, Charity or Public Sector funding environments
  • Specialist ADR qualifications (arbitration, adjudication) and/or membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • Experience in delivering workshops, seminars or training

Reporting

• The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Dispute Resolution team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit share scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee benefits platform28 days' holiday plus UK bank holidays
• Additional CSR day annually
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Strong focus on wellbeing, development and work-life balance

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.

*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.*