Associate – Construction Disputes – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you join a top-tier construction disputes team within a national law firm to handle high-value, complex disputes across energy, transport, real estate and infrastructure. You will advise on construction-related litigation, adjudication and arbitration, and support across domestic and international matters. The position offers premium work in a collaborative, people-centric culture with strong training and career progression. You will work closely with partners to manage diverse cases and develop business capacity.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• industry-leading training and progression
• prestigious firm reputation
• inclusive recruitment process
• high-quality, career-defining work
• well-being and culture focus

Responsibilities

• Advising on construction-related litigation, adjudication and arbitration
• Handling disputes in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC)
• Managing adjudications and expert determinations
• Providing strategic troubleshooting throughout project lifecycles
• Working on domestic and international arbitration matters
• Supporting clients on major infrastructure and energy projects
• Collaborating with a partner and growing national team

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in contentious construction disputes
• Experience handling complex and high-value matters
• Strong understanding of adjudication, arbitration and TCC litigation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload
• Motivation, commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Experience supervising junior colleagues and contributing to business development
• Registration with the SRA

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Willingness to learn
• Adjudication
• Arbitration (domestic and international)
• TCC litigation

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