Contentious Construction Associate – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

Join a leading Top 50 UK law firm’s award-winning Construction & Engineering team to handle high-value disputes across infrastructure, energy, transport and real estate. You will work on litigation in the Technology & Construction Court, adjudications, domestic and international arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes. The role offers real responsibility from day one and exposure to top-tier clients, with a collaborative culture and hybrid working. This is an opportunity to shape outcomes on complex projects while developing your career in a respected practice.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working model
  • excellent benefits package
  • long term career development opportunities
  • collaborative culture
  • award-winning working environment

Responsibilities

  • Litigation in the Technology & Construction Court
  • Adjudications
  • Domestic and international arbitration
  • Pre-Action Protocol matters
  • Strategic advisory work throughout project lifecycle
  • Mediation, expert determination and other industry-specific procedures

Key requirements

  • 3+ PQE in contentious construction
  • Strong experience handling complex, high value disputes
  • Confident across a range of dispute resolution methods
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload with autonomy
  • Mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is advantageous
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland
  • autonomy
  • client exposure
  • collaboration
  • litigation
  • adjudications
  • arbitration

Posted: September 14th, 2026