Contentious Construction Lawyer – Bristol

Overview

In this Supervising Associate role, you will lead construction disputes work for a leading international law firm, handling high-value matters with global reach. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to manage complex litigation, arbitration, and ADR, while mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects and strong partner support, with a clear path to seniority. You will help shape dispute strategy and client relationships in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career progression
• global exposure
• strong partner support
• collaborative culture
• industry-leading disputes practice

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation in the Technology & Construction Court (TCC)
• Manage arbitrations, adjudications, and other ADR processes
• Oversee multi-party, high-value disputes (delay, disruption, defects, professional negligence)
• Provide strategic dispute avoidance and risk guidance
• Act as a key client contact and build long-term relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Collaborate with broader disputes, real estate and construction teams

Key requirements

• 3-6 years’ PQE in construction disputes (ideally from a leading firm)
• Strong experience in litigation, arbitration or adjudication
• Working knowledge of TCC procedures and standard form contracts (e.g. NEC, FIDIC)
• Exposure to complex, high-value construction disputes
• Excellent client-facing skills and commercial awareness
• Proactive mindset with an interest in mentoring and team development

• commercial awareness
• client-facing skills
• proactive mindset
• TCC procedures
• litigation
• arbitration

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