Construction Disputes Solicitor / Associate (1-5 PQE) – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will handle a varied, high-value construction disputes caseload within a collaborative Bristol team. You will work alongside respected partners on complex litigation and advisory matters, with hybrid, flexible working and strong mentoring. The position supports the growth of a national construction practice and offers meaningful client-facing responsibilities across sectors. You will be empowered to develop your career through challenging projects and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • strong benefits package
  • hybrid working with flexibility
  • mentoring from senior team
  • inclusive and people-focused environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of construction dispute resolution and advisory matters
  • Handle complex contentious work including final account and loss & expense claims, defects disputes, PFI/PPP and major projects disputes, and high-value adjudications and litigation
  • Provide strategic legal advice to developers, funders, contractors and public sector bodies
  • Support business development and contribute to growth of the national construction practice

Key requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 PQE in construction disputes
  • Experience in PFI/PPP or major projects disputes not essential but desirable
  • Strong drafting, analytical and client handling skills
  • Ambitious, proactive, eager to tackle high-profile work
  • Open to full-time or part-time working
  • strong drafting
  • analytical thinking
  • client handling
  • construction disputes
  • adjudications
  • litigation

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Posted: September 18th, 2026