Contentious Construction Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this role you join a leading Construction & Engineering team at a Top 50 UK law firm to handle high-value construction disputes. You will work closely with sector experts across major national and international projects, contributing to litigation, arbitration and advisory work. The role offers real responsibility from day one and exposure to top-tier clients in a collaborative, high-caliber environment. You will shape dispute strategy across the project lifecycle while benefiting from a flexible, supportive culture and career development opportunities.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Excellent benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Litigation in the Technology & Construction Court
• Adjudications
• Domestic and international arbitration
• Pre-Action Protocol matters
• Strategic advisory work throughout the project lifecycle
• Mediation, expert determination and industry 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
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is advantageous
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland

• autonomy
• mentoring ability
• client-facing communication
• Litigation in Technology & Construction Court
• Adjudications
• Domestic and international arbitration

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