Senior Associate – Construction Disputes – Bristol – 8+ PQE

Overview

As a Senior Associate in construction disputes, you will lead high-value litigation, adjudication and arbitration for major infrastructure and energy clients. You join a top-tier Bristol team within a national practice known for complex work and a collaborative culture. You will supervise junior lawyers, manage multi-party matters, and shape strategy across domestic and international disputes. This role offers influence, autonomy, and visibility in a renowned law firm with hybrid working. You drive client relationships and contribute to the firm’s market-leading construction practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• industry leading training and progression
• collaborative, people-first culture
• high value, complex and career-defining work
• inclusive and accessible recruitment process
• recognised as an excellent place to work

Responsibilities

• Lead construction-related litigation, adjudication and arbitration
• Handle high-value disputes in the Technology and Construction Court
• Manage adjudications, expert determinations and mediations
• Provide strategic troubleshooting throughout project lifecycles
• Handle domestic and international arbitration matters
• Support major infrastructure and energy clients on complex disputes
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to team development
• Build and strengthen client relationships as you progress toward senior leadership

Key requirements

• 8+ years PQE in contentious construction disputes
• Experience handling complex, high-value and multi-party matters
• Strong understanding of adjudication, arbitration and TCC litigation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a demanding and varied caseload with confidence
• Proactive, commercially minded approach
• Experience supervising and developing junior colleagues
• Track record of effective matter management and business development
• Registration with the SRA

• excellent communication
• interpersonal skills
• commercial mindset
• adjudication
• arbitration
• TCC litigation

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