Contentious Construction Associate / Senior Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this role, you will handle a caseload of contentious construction disputes within a top regional practice. You’ll work alongside senior colleagues on technically challenging disputes across adjudication, litigation, arbitration and mediation. The role offers variety, autonomy and clear progression within a supportive, wellbeing‑focused culture. You’ll contribute to high‑profile matters for developers, contractors, consultants and funders, shaping outcomes in the built environment. A strong hook is the opportunity to advance in a prestigious firm with structured development in a flexible, hybrid setup.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible, hybrid working model
• clear progression pathways
• culture prioritising wellbeing and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of construction disputes
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on technically challenging matters
• Support clients through dispute resolution processes (adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation)
• Draft, negotiate and advocate in dispute contexts
• Develop client relationships and run files with increasing independence
• Contribute to high-profile disputes across the construction and infrastructure sectors

Key requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in contentious construction law
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing client relationships and running files independently
• Proactive, commercially minded approach
• Enthusiasm for construction disputes and the built environment sector

• Client relationship management
• Autonomy and proactive mindset
• Commercial mindset
• Contentious construction law
• Dispute resolution processes (adjudication, litigation, arbitration, mediation)
• Drafting and advocacy

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