Non-Contentious Construction Associate – 2-10 years PQE

Overview

In this role, you will join a respected construction and engineering team to support front-end spend on major infrastructure projects. You’ll draft and negotiate building and engineering contracts, advise on appointments and project documents, and contribute to development, funding, and lease arrangements. The position offers hybrid Bristol-based work, clear progression, and a chance to work with high-profile clients while shaping project outcomes. You’ll collaborate across teams, help grow the practice, and manage billing and client delivery with a proactive mindset.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary with annual review
• flexible working arrangements
• comprehensive benefits package
• supportive team culture and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating building and engineering contracts (JCT, NEC, MF/1, and institutional forms)
• Advising on consultant appointments, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and ancillary project documentation
• Working on development and funding agreements, agreements for lease, and novation arrangements
• Providing strategic legal support to public and private sector clients including employers, contractors, funds, and consultants
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing financial performance including time recording, billing, and WIP

Key requirements

• 2-10 years PQE (flexible on experience)
• Strong commercial awareness and industry insight
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and deliver high-quality legal advice
• Confidence using legal tech and case management systems
• A collaborative, self-starting attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• experience in non-contentious construction law or a mix of advisory and contentious work

• interpersonal skills
• collaborative
• self-starter
• legal tech
• case management systems
• drafting

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