Solicitor – Construction – Bristol – 4+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will support a leading construction practice in Bristol, advising a diverse client base on both non-contentious and contentious construction matters. You will draft and negotiate key contracts, advise on procurement strategy, and support project delivery within a collaborative, forward-thinking firm. You’ll handle disputes from adjudications to TCC litigation and work closely with cross-functional teams. The role offers hybrid working, high‑quality work, and clear opportunities for career development and mentoring.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Balanced exposure to contentious and non-contentious work
• High-value, complex projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke)
• Advise on procurement strategy, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance
• Support project delivery and contract administration
• Manage disputes including defects, delays, payment issues, and professional negligence
• Represent in adjudications, arbitrations, mediations, and TCC litigation
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Corporate, Banking, and Commercial teams
• Prepare legal submissions and assist partners in complex disputes
• Contribute to business development and internal training initiatives

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE in UK construction law
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction work
• Experience or genuine interest in contentious construction matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship-building abilities
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Client relationship-building
• Mentoring and team development
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Procurement strategy and risk allocation
• Regulatory compliance

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