Overview
As a Construction Disputes Solicitor/Associate in Bristol, you will handle high-value, complex disputes for public and private sector clients within a national construction team. You will support senior lawyers on major national disputes and provide clear, commercial advice to clients such as authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, developers, funders and contractors. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours and long-term career progression in a recognised practice. You will work across contentious matters, including adjudications, litigation and ADR, contributing to cross-office collaboration and strategic advisory work. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape high-stakes DIS
Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Minimum 25 days’ holiday (with option to buy more)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities
- Advising on final account and loss and expense claims
- Handling defect disputes and PFI/PPP project issues
- Acting on high-value adjudications, litigation and ADR
- Liaising directly with clients and external stakeholders
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence and legal analysis with precision
- Supporting senior lawyers on major national disputes and strategic advisory work
- Contributing to a collaborative, national team with cross-office integration
Key requirements
- 1–5 years PQE in construction disputes or commercial litigation with construction exposure
- Strong drafting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and time effectively
- Confidence in liaising with clients and delivering clear, commercial advice
- Ambition to develop expertise within a high performing national team
- Proactive, organised and collaborative approach
- Interest in progressing within a growing practice with excellent long-term prospects
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time options and no fixed office attendance
- Client liaison
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Construction disputes
- Commercial litigation with construction exposure
- Adjudications
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